By Dare Akogun
A Former TIC Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government Hon. AbdulHameed Oladipupo Alli, popularly known as Mr Nigeria, has petitioned the Kwara State government over alleged nepotism in the Kwara State Judiciary meted out to him for the Governor’s attention and action.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Hon. Atiku Bahinda Abdulsalam, where he submitted the petition, commended the Kwara State government for domesticating the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law.
Mr Nigeria said domesticating the VAPP Law in Kwara State, is now giving protection to hundreds of citizens including himself.
He maintained that the law has given him and several other oppressed persons in Kwara State, the opportunity to challenge their oppressors in a competent court of law since the VAPP law has been designed to protect victims like him and others in his shoes in the society.
Mr Nigeria stated that with the VAPP Law, he could write a petition to the Governor against those oppressing him in the state judiciary, stressing that he is a victim and however seek for both legal and every other support provided for victims in the said Act.
In his remarks The SA on Civic Engagement, Hon. Atiku Bahinda Abdulsalam called on citizens to collaborate with the Kwara State government through the Civic Engagement office, in creating awareness for government policies and programs.
He described the Governor as a leader who is not just liberating women and youths but one with total leadership foresight which enabled him to domesticate the VAPP Law, which is now protecting some Kwarans against violent attacks among family or friends.
He equally thanked TEAM GOAL MOVEMENT for nominating the Governor for the prestigious DOYEN OF DOWN- TRODDEN AWARD and promised to deliver the award letter, the proposal for collaboration and petitions to the Governor for approval.
