He made the statement at the 2025 Annual Inter-faith Service for workers in the state, where he emphasised that the rule of law will be upheld in Oyo State, even if it’s not the case elsewhere.
Recall that the founder of Agidigbo FM; Oriyomi Hamzat, the principal sponsor of the unfortunate funfair, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola; and the Principal of the Islamic High School, the venue of the event; Mr Abdullah Fasasi, are currently being held in Agodi Custodial Centre after their arraignment at a magistrate court in Ibadan.
The three people were taken to a magistrates’ court on December 24, and, after listening to their lawyers, the magistrate ordered them to be remanded in the Agodi Custodial Centre pending the receipt of advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
Makinde noted that some people have been comparing the situation to similar incidents in Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory, where no one was held accountable, but he is adamant that Oyo State will not follow suit.
Makinde said “In the outgone year, we had challenges. 2024 started with us here in Oyo State, almost on a tragic note. 16th January 2024, we had an explosion here in Bodija. It affected even my office. They felt it all around Ibadan. We’re closing it out.
“And then towards the end of the year, we had the stampede at Islamic High School, Basharun. 35 innocent souls were lost, May we not see such again in Oyo State.
“Quite a number of people have been reaching out to me, saying, oh this thing happened in Anambra State. It happened also in FCT. Nobody went to jail. Why is it in Oyo State that some people are going to jail? I said, well Oyo State is not Anambra State, and no matter how highly-placed, justice must be done.
“Judiciary is here, it’s in their court. If you think you can grant a bill pending the trial, I don’t have anything against it. But trial, the people must go on trial.”
From Dailytrust
Recall that the founder of Agidigbo FM; Oriyomi Hamzat, the principal sponsor of the unfortunate funfair, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola; and the Principal of the Islamic High School, the venue of the event; Mr Abdullah Fasasi, are currently being held in Agodi Custodial Centre after their arraignment at a magistrate court in Ibadan.
The three people were taken to a magistrates’ court on December 24, and, after listening to their lawyers, the magistrate ordered them to be remanded in the Agodi Custodial Centre pending the receipt of advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
Makinde noted that some people have been comparing the situation to similar incidents in Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory, where no one was held accountable, but he is adamant that Oyo State will not follow suit.
Makinde said “In the outgone year, we had challenges. 2024 started with us here in Oyo State, almost on a tragic note. 16th January 2024, we had an explosion here in Bodija. It affected even my office. They felt it all around Ibadan. We’re closing it out.
“And then towards the end of the year, we had the stampede at Islamic High School, Basharun. 35 innocent souls were lost, May we not see such again in Oyo State.
“Quite a number of people have been reaching out to me, saying, oh this thing happened in Anambra State. It happened also in FCT. Nobody went to jail. Why is it in Oyo State that some people are going to jail? I said, well Oyo State is not Anambra State, and no matter how highly-placed, justice must be done.
“Judiciary is here, it’s in their court. If you think you can grant a bill pending the trial, I don’t have anything against it. But trial, the people must go on trial.”
From Dailytrust
Is that photo of Naomi from the day of the event? Look at cloth.
ReplyDeleteWell, he has made his decree. A trial will be had. All they can do is secure good legal representation and go through the process.
U lik yarning dust wot iz wrong with her cloth?
Delete14:49, a bit excessive for a fun fair, and gives the appearance of being performative. However, it may be for a different event that it would be appropriate for.
DeleteChai! I don't even know where to stand, but mercy Lord, mercy
ReplyDeletePrecisely SDK, it happened in FCT at Holy Trinity Parish Maitama. Mass stampede when they rushed to get their share of rice .
ReplyDeleteI know the facilitators meant well. I know the ex queen has tried philanthropy long before now. I have my reservations about how much publicity they drew for the event, knowing that much of it might be for the fame of it but at the centre of the action, love and kindness was at play.
ReplyDeleteHaving said all that, I agree with the governor. 35 innocent lives were lost! It was unfortunate, tragic and not deliberate but it happened. If the government went silent about it, how would it look? 35 lives! That’s a whole lot.
Left to me, the 3 principal people being held responsible should each have expressed their pain and deep sadness at the unfortunate turn of events. Regardless of what comes of their trial, they should’ve shown pain at the lives that were lost and take some responsibility for what happened. No live is more precious than another. None.
I do hope they come out of this with their lives, sound mind and freedom but I understand the stand the governor and his government has taken.
Peace to those who lost their children 🙏
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I hope she knows what to do. She is supposed to know what to do.
ReplyDeleteIt's well
ReplyDeleteHmmm, nawaooo
ReplyDeleteLord, have mercy
ReplyDeleteThe principal is still there? For what?
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