Olu Samuel, Lokoja

One of the foremost traditional rulers in Kogi state and the Ohimege Igu of Koton-Karfe, Alhaji Abdukrazaq Isa Koto has warned Constituents in Kogi West to desist from selling electricity boosters donated by the Senator representing Kogi west senatorial district, Prince Smart Adeyemi.

The traditional ruler made the remark in his palace at the weekend when it was reported to him that certain individuals in some communities in Kogi local government area of the state were selling off some empowerment items donated by Senator Adeyemi.

Items such as electricity transformers, solar energy panels were said to have been stolen in some communities in his constituency .

The Ohimege decried such practice and described it as an act of wickedness for tampering with items meant for collective usage of every member of the community.

He described Senator Adeyemi as arear breed politician whose impact on the lives of the people will indelible for a very long time to come.

“I am in shock that certain individuals could allow their greed and ill-will to supplant the overall interest of their communities. Smart Adeyemi is a politician with a large heart who has given so much empowerments to communities and individuals in the state and should not be discouraged.

According to the Royal father “if the country could have the likes of Smart Adeyemi in abundance , the sufferings of the masses will be greatly reduced”.

He said the lack of fear of God and patriotism have contributed to the rots in the society

The Ohimege who was specifically hard on certain individuals in Edeha community for selling off some Solar Panels brought to the community to boost electricity in the area, ordered the Chief of Edeha community, Alhaji Abdullah Idris to ensure that the sold items were immediately retrieved and brought back to the community for use.

He said those items were not meant for individuals but for the community and stressed that Smart vAdeyemi numerous gestures were meant to complement the state government efforts to ensure better life for all.

The traditional ruler therefore warned any Chief in his domain who allows government property or items donated by individuals to be destroyed or sold , to be ready to face the wrath of the law.

The high ranking Senator had also distributed Ambulances and hospital equipment worth millions of naira to some hospitals and health centres and provided free ante natal services to hundreds of pregnant women in his constituency.