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Aseyin calls on Lagos, Southwest Governors to equip OPC-R members, warns against extortion
The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III, (Ajirotutu I) has urged the Lagos State Government and other Southwest governors to provide adequate equipment and support for members of the Oodua Peoples Congress Reformed (OPC-R) to strengthen their contribution to community security.
The monarch also advised the President-General of OPC-R, Ambassador Dare Adesope, to caution members of the organisation against extorting residents under the guise of providing security services.
Oba Oyebola made the call during the 10th anniversary celebration of OPC-R, held on November 8, 2026, at the premises of Lagos Television (LTV), Ikeja, Lagos.
The monarch stressed the importance of equipping the group's members with the necessary tools and resources to enable them to perform their security responsibilities effectively.
He further emphasised that while community-based security organisations have roles to play in protecting lives and property, their activities must be guided by discipline, accountability and respect for the rights of residents.
Aseyin urged Ambassador Dare Adesope to ensure that members of the organisation operate within established rules and desist from taking advantage of the public in the name of security.
He maintained that the organisation's 10-year journey should serve as an opportunity to strengthen its commitment to community safety, discipline and service to society.
The anniversary celebration brought together members, traditional rulers, dignitaries and supporters to commemorate a decade of OPC-R's activities in community security and cultural advocacy.
