Kayode Alabi Defended Amid Oro-Ago Security Crisis

The article argues against blaming Kayode Alabi, the Deputy Governor of Kwara State, for the security crisis in Oro-Ago, highlighting that he does not possess independent command over security forces as per the 1999 Constitution. It emphasizes that the Deputy Governor's role is to perform responsibilities assigned by the Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, and does not include deploying troops or directing police actions.

The article points out that the security challenges in Oro-Ago are a result of systemic failures rather than Alabi's inaction. It notes that calls for his resignation are politically motivated and do not address the underlying issues of insecurity in the region.

The piece stresses that the Deputy Governor should not be made a scapegoat for the failures of the broader security framework, which is heavily centralized and requires collaboration with federal authorities. The article concludes that the community's grievances should be directed towards the appropriate channels rather than targeting Alabi.