Esv. Ismail Adewoyin, PhD, a prominent stakeholder in the Oke-Ogun Development Consultative Forum (ODCF) and a Saki Parapo leader, has refuted claims by Senator Fatai Buhari that the Okere of Saki was unhappy with the proposed siting of the Federal University of Agriculture in Okeho.
Senator Buhari, who represents Oyo North Senatorial District, recently stated that the decision to locate the university in Okeho was made with the input of traditional rulers across Oke-Ogun. However, Adewoyin dismissed this claim as misleading and an attempt to create division within the region.
“Asking the Oke-Ogun Obas to decide amongst themselves on the location of the university is a fraud and disrespectful to Okere and Saki, which remains the largest and most economically significant town in Oke-Ogun,” Adewoyin said.
He further accused the senator of failing in his promise to secure a university for the region despite serving three consecutive terms. Instead, Adewoyin alleged that the bill, originally designating Saki as the location, was altered to “anywhere in Oke-Ogun,” creating ambiguity and confusion.
“The senator has done more damage than good. His interview was full of inconsistencies and evasions. He refused to answer the key question: How did Saki, the original location in the bill, get replaced with a vague ‘anywhere in Oke-Ogun’ clause?” he added.
Adewoyin also challenged the claim that the Okere of Saki remained silent when informed about Okeho as the university’s location. “That is false. The Okere immediately responded, expressing happiness that the university was coming to Oke-Ogun but did not endorse any specific location.”
Highlighting the role of Prof. Segun Gbadegesin, a close ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in facilitating the university’s approval, Adewoyin pointed out that Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the professor’s son and current Director General of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), could be consulted for further clarification.
“The Saki people must be wise. Mixing politics with religious sentiments will only lead to deception and setbacks for the region,” he concluded.
The controversy surrounding the university’s siting continues to generate debate among stakeholders in Oke-Ogun, with many calling for transparency and fairness in the decision-making process.
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