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Osun chieftaincy tussle: Adeleke visits warring community, promises to address causes

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke has vowed to investigate the root cause of the crisis in Esa-Oke that led to destruction of properties.
The crisis erupted following the appointment of Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle in Obokun local government.
Adeleke who made disclosure after inspecting the Palace of Owa-Omiran of Esa-oke where one vehicle and one motorcycle were burn to harsh, while part of palace also affected, promised to bring culprits to justice.
According to him, “We will form a panel of enquiry to look at the root cause of it. Since I know Esa-Oke, it is a very peaceful community
“Palace of the king was affected, including shops. It is unfortunate. I know that we will have disagreements but not to the extent of killing and razing houses, what do we stand to gain.

Scene of violence
“What contributes to development and make community to witness progress, we accept and welcome visitors because those attending the school, government and community must make sure that nothing happens to them, they come from different places and if they heard that you are fighting everyday, people will leave and neglect this place. There is no gain in fighting, you have written your petition, you have a responsible and listening government,” he added
Speaking, the chairman Esa-oke Central Union (ECU), Otunba Bamigboye Aremu appealed to the state government to look into the white paper that appointed Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle, noting that action is necessary to restore the trust of the Esa-oke people in the government.

Attacked palace
He said, “we appeal for the unconditional release of our youths who were indiscriminately arrested during the recent crisis. The arrests were carried out with poor judgment, as they failed to identify those actually responsible for the destruction of properties. Our youths are innocent and should not be made to suffer for a crisis they did not instigate.”
Earlier, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyemi Akanbi Adediran, Atipa Owaji II, OwaOmiran of Esa-oke, urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to look into their petition submitted to his office.
The monarch said that the Esa-oke is known to be a peaceful community.