The passage of the resolution followed a debate on the motion moved by the sponsor, and a member representing Ipokia/ Idiroko State Constituency, Hon. Adebisi Oyedele titled: “Urgent Call for the Reduction of Multiple Police Checkpoints Along Idiroko–Owode Road in Ipokia Local Government Area.”
Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution, Oyedele lamented the presence of over 52 police checkpoints on a 20-kilometre stretch road; describing the situation as unbearable, which had led to continued harassment of residents and commercial drivers, who recently embarked on a five-day strike that caused severe hardship for the people.
He urged the House to immediately address the matter through the intervention from the relevant authorities including the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the Inspector General of Police through the State Commissioner of Police to ensure immediate solution.
He added that the resolution be transmitted as a petition to the National Assembly, the Inspector-General of Police, and the National Security Adviser for prompt intervention.
Other lawmakers, including the Deputy Speaker Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, Honourables Adegoke Adeyanju and Waliu Owode, supported the motion, stressing that the challenge of multiple police checkpoints affected commuters across several parts of the State.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, thereafter directed that copies of the resolution be forwarded to all concerned authorities including the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; the President of the Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Inspector-General of Police and the National Security Adviser amongst others for necessary action.
Meanwhile, the Assembly has observed a minute silence in honour of the late Olu of Ifo, Oba Samuel Oladipupo, who joined his ancestors on October 9, 2025, after 20 years on the throne.
The Assembly paid the honour to the deceased monarch shortly after members representing Ifo 1 and 2 State Constituencies, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Taiwo Oluomo and Folawewo Salami, respectively reported the demise of the traditional ruler during the plenary.
The duo described the late monarch as a father to all and a former Chairman in the Local Government; praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
