02/05/2025
*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENT (NANS) JOINT CAMPUS COUNCIL (JCC) OSUN AXIS*
_Solidarity Statement from the Leadership of NANS JCC Osun Axis on behalf of all the students in Osun State._
The leadership of NANS JCC Osun Axis strongly condemns the audacious attack on the NANS President, Comrade Atiku Isah, by some elements who are doing the bidding of Seyi Tinubu, the President's son. We, as students, are profoundly saddened by what Seyi Tinubu wants to metamorphose this country into by using every means possible to eliminate all discerning voices against his father's draconian policies. We are greatly concerned about the attempt to assassinate a fellow Comrade who courageously spoke against the reprehensible policies of President Tinubu.
On the 15th of last month, Comrade Isah Atiku was kidnapped by Ladoja, a factional NANS President who is ostensibly loyal to Seyi Tinubu and APC. They brutally beat him and issued ominous threats to kill him if he doesn't make a statement renouncing his position as NANS President. This is an egregious affront to the rule of law in a country that purportedly values democracy. If an attempt can be made to kill a fellow human simply for being part of a students' movement, then the rest of us aren't safe anymore. Hence, we need to speak out against these anachronistic characters who want to turn our country into a jungle governed by brute force.
We urge all Nigerians to stand against this brazen daylight thuggery against someone who is merely protecting the interests of students who gave him the mandate. We also warn Ladoja not to rule with an iron fist over people who don't want him to rule them. Leadership, is not by force, and one doesn't need killing or harassing fellow students before one's government can be widely recognized. We understand that Ladoja is an APC agent, and it's Seyi Tinubu who plotted him to cripple the students' movement. Since they are unable to achieve this, they want to govern by all means possible.
However, Ladoja should know that if the gods of earth don't see him, the one in heaven is watching him clearly. Seyi Tinubu needs to understand that being the President's son doesn't equate to being omnipotent. He should tread softly and never allow power to intoxicate him. We have had many Presidents, and regardless of the years his father might use, he will leave power one day. It's essential for him to learn from history and respect the rights of others.
We stand in solidarity with Comrade Atiku Isah, NANS President, at this time and urge all Nigerians to demand Justice for him, we equally urge the media, civil societies, international organizations, and all persons to support Atiku Isah. If they succeed in killing him, no one will be safe and if Justice is not done, what these evil elements will do in the future will worst. By this, we are in solidarity stand with Isah Atiku against Seyi Tinubu and his cohorts, who seem to behave like they are above the law. On behalf of all the students in Osun, we wish Comrade Isah well and assure students that we shall continue to protect their interests.
Let this serve as a warning to all those who think they can use brute force to silence the voices of reason and justice. We will not be intimidated, and we will continue to speak out against any form of oppression.
Com.Afolabi Faruq O.
PKA: COSTA
Chairman
08139727819
Com.Joseph Oluwagbohunmi O.
PKA:HEIR_JOSHEEY
General Secretary
08102332969
Reporting:
Sen.Com.Olawale Abdulhamiid O.
PKA:SEN.DINO
Public Relations Officer (PRO)
09066296571
Sahara Reporters
Arise News
Osun State Government Secretariat, Abeere
