Over 1,000 petitions received on chieftaincy matters as Gov. Adeleke pledges due process

BLESSING AKOROWOSI, Osogbo

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed to uphold the rule of law and enforce due process in the area of chieftaincy affairs in the state.

He said this on Tuesday while receiving the report of the Committee on Chieftaincy Affairs from the members of the committee headed by its Chairman, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo.

Jenyo stated that over 1,000 petitions were received on chieftaincy matters and over 200 interviews within indigenes of the affected communities including Igbajo, Ikirun and Iree.

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.

“You can be rest assured that a committee under my leadership has done justice to the chieftaincy tussle within Osun State especially with the terms of reference Chieftaincy and installation of kings between July 17 and November 26th.

“We investigated, we attended to petitions and look at it critically because we believe in equity and we have been fair to all that was involved.

“We have over 1,000 petitions on chieftaincy matters in Osun, we have over 200 interviews with individuals including the kingmakers of all affected communities especially in Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area, Iree in Boripe and Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Areas. These are three volatile towns badly affected during the crisis.

“We looked at critical issues and we advised the government on what to do and how to do it in a legal way. We are not being sentimental nor attend to issues with prejudice. We are being just and God fearing,” he said.

Governor Adeleke, in his response, commended the Committee for delivering diligently on its mandate and promised 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 announcing 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 said.

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