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Convener of BAT Ideological Group and National Coordinator of Accountability and Policy Monitoring, Bamidele Atoyebi, has called on the people of Kwaran State to ensure a definitive state identity and prioritise security amid rising banditry across the state.
Speaking on the escalating attacks, Atoyebi highlighted that banditry in areas such as Oke-Ode, Ekiti-Kwara, Isin and Kaiama, pose not just a threat to lives and livelihoods, but to the state’s economic and strategic interests.
He warned that the insecurity might be a calculated effort to displace local populations and seize Kwara’s mineral resources, including tin, gold, lithium and marble.
He also stressed Kwara’s role as a gateway state, bordering Oyo, Ekiti and Osun, and called for stronger regional integration. He urged the state to formally align with the South West Governors’ Forum and collaborate with Amotekun for localised security measures, especially in forested areas prone to attacks.
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On governance, he proposed creating Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to bring administration closer to the rural communities, improve security monitoring and ensure efficient resource allocation.
He further emphasised the need for a hands-on governor, who prioritises grassroots engagement, transparency and effective leadership, over political optics.
“A definitive identity, secure borders and accountable leadership are key to transforming Kwara from a middle-belt afterthought into a thriving, self-sufficient state,” he stated.
He added that the next era of leadership must focus on protecting Kwara’s interests, regardless of ethnic affiliation and building a sustainable future for its citizens.
