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Gov Okpebholo Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support To Tackle Insecurity
Gov Okpebholo Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support To Tackle Insecurity
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has urged traditional rulers not to encourage or shield criminal elements in the state and that young people should be discouraged from engaging in crime.
The governor noted that several recent kidnapping cases involved local collaborators who were familiar with the movement and financial status of residents.
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The governor stated this while receiving traditional rulers from Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts on a courtesy visit to Government House in Benin City.
He stated that traditional rulers remain critical stakeholders in the fight against crime because of their close relationship with their communities.
“There are so many security challenges, and the best people to help me fight insecurity are the traditional rulers. You know your communities because you know those who live there and those coming into the area,” he stated.
“Our people know those who are wealthy and those who are not. They know the movement of people within the community. If we must stop insecurity in Edo State, we must work together to achieve this purpose,” he said.
He added further that nobody should encourage crime. Our children should not be involved. They should understand that crime is dangerous. The President is not happy about the security situation in the country, and I am not happy as well,” he added.
The governor added further that the state is seeking stronger collaboration with traditional rulers across Edo State’s 18 local government areas to tackle insecurity and other criminal activities.
The governor also appealed to the royal fathers to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the next presidential election, expressing confidence that Edo State could deliver substantial votes for the President.
Responding on behalf of the visiting monarchs, the Ojuromi of Uromi, HRM Anslem Edenojie II, passed a vote of confidence in the governor, describing his development efforts across the state as commendable.
The monarch assured Governor Okpebholo of the continued support and cooperation of traditional rulers in promoting peace, security and development across Edo State.
