Sanwo-Olu, Oyetola Absent As Operation ‘Amotekun’ Was Launched In Ibadan

Three southwest governor has failed to show up at the official launching of the joint security outfit  “Operation ‘Amotekun”

Naija News recalls that the governors of the regions have constituted the outfit to tackle challenges of insecurity including kidnapping and banditry in the region.

While all the governors were expected to be in attendance, only Rotimi Akeredolu, Kayode Fayemi, and Seyi Makinde, governors of Ondo, Ekiti and Oyo were present.

Oyetola was represented by Benedict Alabi, his deputy.

Delivering his goodwill message, Makinde said Sanwo-Olu and Abiodun were absent owing to the weather condition.

“Even though they are not physically here, I’m sure their spirits are with us here,” Makinde said.

He added that by hosting the launch of the operation and its headquarters, Oyo has added another feather as a state of the firsts.

Here are pictures and videos of the event below

Ondo State delegates at the official launch of the Operation Amotekun. More on the way…

We no dey carry last 💪#Amotekun pic.twitter.com/iLi6XTHVaT

— Ondo First Born® (@OndoFirstBorn) January 9, 2020

The Chairman of Western Nigeria Governors' Forum (WNGF) and the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin @RotimiAkeredolu Aketi SAN, commissions the Amotekun Vehicles. #Amotekun pic.twitter.com/S8E5Rv7wUs

— Jimoh Ibrahim (@MassesDefender) January 9, 2020