In a renewed move to tackle insecurity and strengthen political cooperation, leaders from the Kwara South Senatorial District under the banner of the Kwara South G7 have convened a high-powered political summit in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.
The event, tagged a “political hangout,” gathered stakeholders from across the seven local government areas that make up the district — Ekiti, Oke-Ero, Offa, Ifelodun, Irepodun, Oyun, and Isin — to deliberate on the growing security concerns and the region’s political direction.
Held at the Omu-Aran City Complex Hall, the summit attracted political figures, community leaders, and youth representatives who shared ideas on restoring peace, unity, and purposeful leadership in the senatorial zone.
Speaking on behalf of the G7, the chief host, Prince Shuaib Olanrewaju, said the gathering was designed as a platform for dialogue and collective action to address the district’s most pressing issues.
“Our people are living in fear. Communities have been attacked repeatedly, and our farms and roads are no longer safe,” he lamented.
“The idea behind G7 is simple — to rebuild political cohesion and restore confidence among our people. We must work together beyond party lines if Kwara South is to thrive.”
Olanrewaju praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his ongoing efforts to curb insecurity and lauded Senator Oyelola Ashiru, the Deputy Senate Leader, for consistently raising the region’s plight at the National Assembly.
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He added that the G7 was not created to serve any political interest but to “redirect the political mindset of our people toward peace, progress, and unity.”
Another speaker, Femi Falade, stressed that the key to addressing insecurity lies in responsible politics and effective leadership.
“Security is a political issue. We must get it right politically because leadership emerges through politics,” Falade said.
“Money politics, godfatherism, and youth marginalisation have weakened the system. The government must act decisively on insecurity and empower our youths to become part of the solution.”
He urged local communities to reclaim their forests and farmlands through development and collaboration to deter criminal infiltration.
Also speaking, Senator Oyelola Ashiru reiterated that local governments have a constitutional duty to protect lives and property within their territories.
“Security is everyone’s business,” he said. “The state must empower local authorities and vigilante groups to improve grassroots intelligence and response.”
In his remarks, Professor Wale Sulaiman, a neurosurgeon and community development advocate, highlighted the importance of unity and shared vision, noting that progress could only be sustained if citizens revived the communal spirit and cooperation that once defined Kwara South.
The summit ended with a renewed call for collaboration among political actors, traditional rulers, and citizens to restore peace and stability across the region.
