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Lawmaker warns of possible revolution

By Gbenga olarinoye
OSOGBO—THE senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Professor Olusola Adeyeye, has warned that except pragmatic steps were taken by the political leaders in the country, the current situation in the country might lead to a bloody revolution.

Fielding questions from newsmen in Osogbo, Prof. Adeyeye, who listed issues such as the unresolved Boko Haram problem, the ongoing probe of oil subsidy and the previous ones such as power, Transcorp, privatisation of government companies and others as some of the issues capable of throwing the nation into serious crisis if not properly handled on time.

He also threw his weight behind the National Security Adviser, General Andrew Azazi, who blamed the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, for the menace of the Islamic fundamentalists.

The senator, who argued that PDP had been the greatest beneficiary of power since the advent of the Fourth Republic, stated that the Islamic group was not only a threat to democracy but also a threat to the survival of the nation.

He said: “I am really impressed with the National Security Adviser for having the guts to say what he said about PDP. Gen. Aziza is not some one that makes reckless statements. Because of his past records and because of his length of training and years in the office, I wish to give him the benefit of doubt that he knows what he is saying.”