Election Violence Relief Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting, Assures Victims of Government Support

Election Violence Relief Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting, Assures Victims of Government Support

The Election Violence Relief Committee, chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, on Thursday held his inaugural meeting with a call for victims of election-related violence to come forward and present their cases for consideration.

Speaking at the maiden meeting of the Committee, the Chairman welcomed members and expressed appreciation for accepting to serve at what he described as a critical moment in the history of the State.

Egbedun said the assignment of the Committee was both humanitarian and sensitive, stressing that its responsibility was to listen to victims, verify genuine claims and ensure that appropriate relief reached those who suffered losses as a result of election-related violence.

He assured the public that the Committee would discharge its responsibilities fairly, transparently and without prejudice, noting that every submission would be treated with utmost seriousness and decisions would be guided by facts, fairness and compassion.

According to him, a number of complaints had already been received and collated, the committee will welcome more.

Egbedun particularly appealed to persons still receiving treatment in hospitals as a result of injuries sustained during the election-related incidents to come forward, preferably through their relatives or representatives, and make their cases known to the Committee.

He assured that where such cases were brought before the Committee, it would liaise with the hospitals concerned to establish the condition of the victims and ensure that they received the necessary medical attention.

The Chairman further assured the victims, their families and the hospitals involved that the government remained committed to taking responsibility for the approved cost of their treatment.

The Committee Chairman also expressed profound appreciation to the Adeleke Dynasty for its compassionate intervention on behalf of children who lost their parents or benefactors during the recent election violence.

He disclosed that the Dynasty, through the Springtime Development Foundation, had communicated its decision to sponsor scholarships for the children of those who tragically lost their lives during the violence.

Egbedun described the initiative as a remarkable demonstration of humanity, compassion and commitment to the welfare of vulnerable families affected by the unfortunate incidents.

He noted that education remained one of the most enduring ways of honouring the memories of those who lost their lives, adding that investing in the future of their children would provide them with hope, dignity and an opportunity to build a brighter future despite their circumstances.

“As Chairman of the Election Violence Relief Committee, I commend this initiative and assure the Adeleke Dynasty and the Springtime Development Foundation of the Committee’s appreciation and support in ensuring that the gesture reaches the intended beneficiaries transparently and effectively,” he said.

He expressed gratitude to the Adeleke Dynasty and the Springtime Development Foundation for standing with affected families at a moment when they needed compassion and support the most.

The Chairman reiterated the Committee’s commitment to ensuring that genuine victims will not be overlooked and that the relief process remained credible, transparent and responsive to the needs of affected persons.

He wished members a successful commencement of their assignment and prayed for the continued peace and wellbeing of the people of Osun State.

Signed:

Olamide Tiamiyu,

Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, OSHA.