Monarch Calls For Peace In Ido-Osun
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – His Royal Majesty, Oba Olaiyinka Oyetunde Jokotola (Ilufemiloye1),Olojudo of Ido-Osun Alayemore Kingdom has on Saturday called for peace in the town, just as he noted that the attack on the Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelil Olaiya, has become a source of concern for the Olojudo’s Palace, well-meaning indigene and all the peace-loving people of Ido-Osun, Osun State.
The King who reacted to the development through a press release dated 4th January, 2025 commended the state Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Adeleke for taking prompt action.
Olojudo of Ido-Osun further stated that His Excellency’s swift action further reinforces his zero tolerance for violence.
A copy of the statement made available to journalists reads as thus; “I join the Governor in condemning the attack which was a breach of peace and an unacceptable approach to expressing grievances.
“I want to assert that the palace of the Olojudo of Ido-Osun is in full support of the Governor’s efforts to ensure that the peace in Ido-Osun is not upturned.
“My subjects are peace-loving and law-abiding as confirmed in the ever peaceful environment enjoyed in the town by both indigenes and other residents.
“I, therefore, call on all interested parties in the matter to remain calm and allow security personnel do their work. I urge the youths particularly to cooperate with the police and maintain the peace that reigns in Ido-Osun. Nobody should take laws into their hands.
“Let all aggrieved persons go through the right and peaceful channels in registering their concerns.
All residents are bound by the law of the land, and we must avoid actions that can harm our neighbours or disrupt economic activities in our dear town.
“I assure all interested parties that justice will be served. Let us all work with the government on this matter.
“Hoodlums from neighbouring towns are hereby warned to stay away from Ido-Osun.
“I will also not allow unnecessary exploitation of law-abiding estate developers in the name of ‘Omo onile’ (children of land owners).
“All forms of criminality are unacceptable in Ido-Osun.
“May all continue to prosper in Ido-Osun.” Olojudo stated.