Prince Amb. (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, Akinjagunla Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has urged the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Government and The post Protect Tani Olohun’s rights, Prince Ewenla urges Police appeared first on Tribune Online .
Prince Amb. (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, Akinjagunla Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has urged the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Government and traditional institutions to protect the rights and safety of Abdulazeez Adegbola, popularly known as Tani Olohun, amid the controversy surrounding him.
Ewenla, in a statement on Saturday, said the matter should be handled under the law, stressing that freedom of expression, religious freedom, and equal protection are constitutional rights.
“I do not support insulting Islam, Christianity, African Traditional Religion or any other religion. I equally do not support anybody insulting religious leaders or deliberately provoking people because of their faith,” he said.
He expressed concern over the reported arrest of Tani Olohun in Ibadan by officers of the Kwara State Police Command and his subsequent transfer to Ilorin, calling for clarification on the jurisdiction and legal basis for the action.
“Why must officers travel from Kwara to Ibadan to arrest a Yoruba traditional-religion activist? That question deserves a clear answer from the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.
Ewenla urged the police to remain impartial and ensure that allegations of criminal conduct were addressed through due process rather than threats, violence or mob action.
He also appealed to religious leaders and traditional rulers to promote restraint and peaceful dispute resolution, warning against inflammatory rhetoric.
“If Tani Olohun has committed an offence, prosecute him. If another person insults Islam, prosecute according to the law where an offence is established. If somebody insults Christianity, apply the same law. If somebody attacks African Traditional Religion, apply the same law,” he said.
“But nobody should be sentenced to death by a religious crowd.”
Ewenla called on the Inspector-General of Police, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police and the state government to ensure Tani Olohun’s safety and protect the rights of all residents, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
He also urged the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and religious leaders to use their influence to promote religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
“Let the court decide cases. Let the police protect citizens. Let religious leaders preach peace. Let traditional institutions defend justice. Let Nigeria remain a country where nobody has to die because of his religion,” he said.
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