Olubadan’s Praise Of Tinubu Reflects Renewed Support For War Against Terrorism- TMSG
By Sunday Etuka
A pro-government group, Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), has described recent praise by Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, of the effective release of victims of Oyo abduction and swift prosecution of suspects as reflective of the administration’s new focus rooted in improved actionable intelligence and greater inter-agency synergy.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said that President Tinubu’s rare decisive leadership played out in the successful rescue of the kidnapped school children and their teachers.
TMSG said Oba Rashidi Ladoja, who led Oyo State traditional rulers on a courtesy and thank you visit to the President, commended him for refusing to heed the terrorists’ demand for the release of their leaders in detention in exchange for the school children and their teachers.
“We specifically acknowledge the Olubadan’s assertion on how inter-agency coordination is becoming the turning point in the war against terrorism in Nigeria on the President’s watch,” it said. “For us, Oba Ladoja’s remarks are indicative of the overwhelming opinions of many Nigerians irrespective of region or religion on the feat, with a clamour for its replication across the country.”
The group also noted that it was difficult for close watchers, even critics, to deny the swiftness and diligence with which terrorists, including Ansaru commanders, were being arraigned for prosecution.
“In fact, there have been several such arraignments where the suspects pleaded guilty and appropriate judgements instantly pronounced on them at the courts at a speed that is not only rapid but downright unprecedented to dispense justice to the victims,” it added.
The group stressed the need for the administration to sustain its highly improved and focused counterterrorism strategy following the positive narrative locally and internationally.
Recalling the recent message of commendation from US President, Donald Trump, the group said the Trump’s letter was a significant validation of the Tinubu administration’s good record of frontally tackling insecurity since taking office in May 2023.
