Ilemona-Offa:Group lambasts Omo Adugbo for making inflammatory statements
…Calls for Dialogue
Pan-Yoruba Kwara Youth has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party Stalwart, Lukman Salahudeen popularly known as Omo Adugbo for making inflammatory comments on Offa-Ilemona land disputes.
Pan-Yoruba Kwara Youth, a community-based youth organization representing Yoruba speaking communities in Kwara, across igbomina, Ibolo and other parts of the state including Jebba and some parts of Moro LG called for restraint, unity, and peaceful dialogue in addressing dispute between some individuals from Offa and Ilemona in Oyun LG.
The organization in a statement issued on Friday by its President, Tijani Bashiru Adewale emphasized the deep-rooted unity and brotherhood that have historically bound the Ibolo people together.
The organization noted with dismay a statement credited to Lukman Salahudeen aka Ómó Adugbo, a well-known political opportunist who has consistently sought ways to remain relevant by making inflammatory statements on sensitive matters.
According to them, this is not the first time Salahudeen has attempted to exploit issues of public concern for his selfish political ambitions. Having suffered political setbacks in both the 2023 elections and subsequent attempts in 2024, he has resorted to using every available opportunity to seek cheap popularity, often at the expense of peace and unity.
The Group urged the public not to take Salahudeen’s statements seriously, as his primary interest lies in fueling unnecessary controversies for personal political gain. His track record even in student unionism shows a pattern of making baseless claims and divisive remarks, aimed more at attracting attention than contributing to meaningful discourse.
They however urged all parties to prioritize peace, as only a stable and harmonious environment can foster progress and development in the region. Pan-Yoruba Kwara Youth warns against allowing elements of discord to disrupt the longstanding peace enjoyed in the area.
Pan Yoruba Kwara Youth also lauded the legendary community development strides of Col. Nurudeen Yusuf and Mr, Azeez Yisa Bukoye, the founder of Lens Polytechnic Offa and many other prominent personalities who has contributed to monumental transformation along Offa-Ilemonna route within a very short period of time.
They implored leaders from both sides to intervene and facilitate an amicable resolution to the land dispute, noting that Yoruba people in Kwara must remain united.