The Kwara South Senatorial Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Justus Sayo Amos, has expressed deep concern over the persistent security challenges in Koro community, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, declaring that no amount of money can compensate for lives lost or bring back the community’s traditional ruler.
Amos made this declaration on Tuesday during the PDP monthly meeting in Koro Ward, held around the Primary School 1 area of the community. The meeting attracted party executives, stakeholders and members from across the ward.
Addressing the gathering, the senatorial chairman commended party members for their loyalty and continued support for the leadership of Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the President of the 8th Senate. He, however, expressed concern that insecurity had left Koro without its traditional ruler and continued to pose a threat to the lives and property of residents.
He maintained that ₦100,000 could never replace a human life or compensate for the losses suffered by the community, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains a fundamental responsibility of government. He urged residents to demand responsible leadership that places their security and welfare above political considerations.
The PDP chieftain also recalled development projects executed in Koro during the administration of Dr Saraki, while raising concerns over the quality of the recently constructed bridge under the present APC-led administration. According to him, the bridge was washed away by erosion less than three months after its construction, questioning the durability and value of public infrastructure delivered to the community.
“We cannot continue in this way,” Amos added.
On the political situation in the ward, Amos expressed disappointment over the defection of some stakeholders, alleging that personal interests influenced their decisions. He noted that Koro was the only ward among the ten wards in Ekiti Local Government to have witnessed such a stakeholder defection, adding that posterity would ultimately judge the political choices of all concerned.
Earlier, the PDP Chairman in Ekiti Local Government, Chief Agbelusi Felix Olushola JP, congratulated Koro Ward on producing Engr. Amos as the newly appointed Kwara South Senatorial Chairman. He commended the people for their loyalty to the party and expressed confidence in its political prospects.
Agbelusi also prayed for the success of PDP candidates in the 2027 general elections, including the party’s governorship candidate, Engr. Suleiman Bolakale Kawu, and his running mate, Rev. Cornelius Olaosebikan Fawenu; Kwara South Senatorial candidate, Hon. Saheed Popoola; House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, Chief Joseph Adewole Gbenga (Obanla); and Ekiti Constituency House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Ajayi Reuben Olabanji.
In his remarks, former Ekiti Local Government PDP Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Raji Adeshina, commended the courage and impressive turnout of Koro residents, describing the community as one that reciprocates loyalty with loyalty. He also praised the leadership of Engr. Justus Sayo Amos and wished him success in his new assignment.
Prominent stakeholders at the meeting included Engr. Justus Sayo Amos, Chief Agbelusi Felix Olushola JP, Alhaji Ganiyu Raji Adeshina, Hon. Adeniyi Daniel, Mr. Omotosho Babalola, Mr. Mayowa Jimoh and Mrs. Grace Ajibola, alongside ward executives led by the Ward Chairman, Mr. Titus Oladoyin (Awarin).