Members of Civil society coalition on Saturday held a peaceful rally at the popular Oke-fia roundabout in osogbo capital of Osun.
The groups condemned the spate of killings, kidnapping and all forms of insecurities in the country.
Adulawonews gathered in the placards carried condemned the current government structure is responsible for the myriad of problems choking the country’s development.
One of the protesters Comrade Olowu Emmanuel, Coordinator, Democracy Vanguard in a interview with our correspondent called on President Muhammad to, as a matter of urgency, find lasting solutions to the insecurity bedeviling the country.
He said the security situation in the country is worrisome, calling for adequate funding of security outfits.
According to him, “Our security should be well financed. And any group of person that is trying to be corrupt in a particular government should be made to face the full wrath of law.
“I used the occasion to appeal to governor Gboyega Oyetola to conduct local government elections, saying local government election is essential in democracy as it’s stated in the constitution.
“conducting a local government election is essential in our democracy as it’s stated in our constitution.”
On his part, the Chairman of the coalition, Comrade Waheed Lawal, had in a statement to mark this year June 12 called for true federalism.
Lawal said, “We believe that only true federalism, which is coming in the name of restructuring can address the challenges facing Nigeria as a country. The current government structure is responsible for the myriad of problems which is choking the country’s development.
“Also, it is a known fact that Nigeria’s security structure has collapsed, which has thrown up a call for total overhauling of our security system.
“Nowhere in Nigeria is safe now and we call on the President to show seriousness and political will to address the insecurity problem with action.
“We also use this opportunity to call for peace and unity among Nigerians. This is a tough period for us all, but disintegration is not the solution. Our strength lies in unity of purpose”, he stated.