In a lengthy post shared on Facebook, Ogunleye claimed that Adams had consistently engaged government officials and stakeholders on security matters, including convening meetings, submitting proposals and holding discussions with governors and other prominent figures on how to tackle insecurity in the region.
According to him, rather than expecting the OPC leader to confront armed criminals without adequate support, government authorities should negotiate and collaborate with him on security initiatives.
Ogunleye argued that expecting Adams or OPC members to enter forests to combat kidnappers and terrorists without official backing or necessary equipment would expose them to grave danger.
He also referenced an incident in Oyo State in which OPC members allegedly arrested suspected Fulani terrorists but were themselves detained by security agencies, claiming the development suggested an attempt to target the leadership of the organisation.
The Facebook user further commented on Yoruba nation activist Chief Sunday Igboho, describing him as being “more into politics than activism” and noting that he was once a member of the OPC. Ogunleye suggested that Igboho could have worked more closely with Adams if his objectives had aligned with those of the OPC leader.
Ogunleye criticised those calling on Adams, who holds the traditional title of Ààrẹ Ọnakakanfo of Yorubaland, to personally lead armed operations against kidnappers, arguing that such expectations were intended to tarnish his image.
He also questioned how state governments spend their security votes, noting that there is no specific budgetary allocation for the OPC or Adams despite calls for greater community involvement in addressing insecurity.
According to Ogunleye, Adams remains concerned about terrorism and insecurity but lacks the authority and resources to act independently without government support. He maintained that criticism of the OPC leader distracts attention from addressing the broader security challenges confronting the region.
The post reflects Ogunleye’s personal opinions and has not been independently verified. Neither Gani Adams, state governments nor security agencies had publicly responded to the claims at the time of reporting.
