The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) has called for the support of traditional rulers, to win the ongoing war against corruption.
The Chairman, Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency, (OYACA), Justice Eni Esan (rtd.) said this today, during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun at his Ibadan residence.
She noted that local communities would enjoy more dividends of democracy, if traditional institutions play active roles in the fight against corruption, insisting that for the fight against corruption in the state to be effective, traditional institutions must be involved, considering their influence in the society.
Esan equally noted that Governor Seyi Makinde in line with his pledge to rid the state of corruption is determined to win the war, hence the establishment of OYACA in 2020.
Her words, “We need to involve traditional institutions because you have a strong influence over the people within their domain. We are certain you receive complaints from members of the public. So, we earnestly appeal to you to refer any complaints on corruption to OYACA. The Olubadan-in-council under your leadership could partner with us to rid Oyo state of corruption”.
Reacting, Oba Balogun, noted that everybody had a role to play in the war against corruption, adding that the visit was necessary in a bid to eliminate graft in the state.
The traditional ruler, therefore, pledged his support to the anti-graft agency.
He further commended the Agency for being the vanguard of Nigerians against the sharp practices and urged them not to relent in their efforts. “You are making an impact already in Oyo State, as Nigerians are getting more conscious of your job. Your agency is keeping our future alive”, he added.
