By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo
Osun State governor,Ademola Adeleke has restated his administration’s resolve to uphold the rule of law and enforce due process, particularly in the area of chieftaincy affairs in the state.
The governor made this declaration on Tuesday while receiving report of a Committee on Chieftaincy affairs from its members headed by Rev. Bunmi Jenyo.
The Committee was inaugurated by Governor Adeleke on November 29th, 2022 with a mandate to look at the controversy in the Chieftaincy affairs of the state, with respect to all kingship appointments made after July 16th Governorship election of Osun state.
The Chairman of the Committee, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo while handling over the committee’s report to Governor Adeleke declared that its members discharged their duties with equity, fairness and justice without compromising on its mandates.
He said the committee came up with far reaching recommendations to assist the state government to make future decision in the area of chieftaincy affairs of Osun State.
Governor Adeleke while responding commended the Committee for delivering diligently on its mandate and promise to study the report and implement the recommendations contained therein.
He insisted that the Committee’s report when implemented would contribute to the peaceful coexistence among the people of the state as regards traditional ruling affairs while stressing that his administration will ensure total respect for rule of law and respect for due process.
“I will ensure total respect for the rule of law and due process will guide all actions being done under my government” Governor Adeleke declared.
