…Urges police to conduct thorough investigation
A former presidential candidate and a global oil executive, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has sought justice for music star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
Olawepo-Hashim also charged the police on thorough investigation and justice to the memory and spirit of the late rising musician, by ensuring that the culprits in the crime don’t escape the law
In a statement on Wednesday, signed by Oluwasegun Abifarin, Senior Communication Adviser to Olawepo-Hashim stated that the death of the young man has again “highlighted the terror that the grip of the underworld on our streets inflicts on the society”
He said, “I deeply sympathise with those who truly love this fallen star, who tragically is becoming louder in death than in life. He has become a “Martyr” of a cause in a unique way.”
Olawepo-Hashim added, “The death of the rising music star, Mohbad, in very suspicious circumstances must be an occasion to free the society from the grip of the underworld.”
“As a father who has a son in Arts and Music, two years older than Mohbad, I’m worried about the grip of cult leaders, on some aspects of our musical lives and entertainment as well as the control of drug lords.
“The Mohbad saga has also further highlighted the dark side of entertainment financing in the absence of a well-structured and disciplined support system for budding talents especially from poor homes.”
He further stressed that at the root of the exploitation of talented young people is the weapon of poverty manipulated by the rich but rough and wicked. “It’s time to end this evil,” he said.
The politician appealed to those in charge of the security in Nigeria to allow and protect those who are pained by the sad occurrence and who want to peacefully embark on processions and vigils.
The statement added, “Organised violence by malevolent forces shouldn’t be an excuse to deny those who are peacefully seeking justice for Mohbad the right to do so.
“The Police authorities must ensure above all, that Mohbad gets justice in death,” he stated.
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