Fulani leaders write DSS over possible breach of peace in Kwara
Three Fulani leaders in Kwara state have petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS), raising alarm over an alleged plan by a group to incite unrest and urging the security agency to intervene promptly.
The leaders—Alhaji Abdullahi Ahmed (Ga’a Federal), Abdullahi Arisekola (Ga’a Erin and Jowuro), and Muhammad Jowuro of Omu Aran—claim that a group led by its leader is attempting to create a leadership crisis that could destabilize the state.
In their petition, submitted through their lawyer, H.O. Buhari of Buhari, Oguntoye Associates, the trio accused the group’s leader of refusing to recognize Alhaji Jimoh Adam Ojonla, who was recently turbaned by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as the new Ardo Fulani.
They alleged that the group’s leader plans to install another individual in opposition to Ojonla, who was turbaned on November 15, 2024.
The petition, received by the DSS on November 25, 2024, stated: “After the said turbaning, some disgruntled elements among the Fulani, led by their leader, sought to cause confusion by planning to install another Ardo of Fulani for Kwara state.
“This individual has gone on air and directed his supporters to purchase and wear ‘Ankara clothes’ for the installation of a new Ardo to challenge the Emir of Ilorin’s decision.
“We feel duty-bound to inform you and other security agencies about this. The actions of this group’s leader could cause confusion and a breakdown of law and order in Kwara State.”
The leaders emphasized that their petition was intended to alert security agencies and prevent potential mayhem within the Fulani community and the wider society.
