Gov Adeleke sets up panel on Esa-Oke/Ayegunle chieftaincy dispute

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the constitution of a panel of inquiry on the recent chieftaincy dispute involving Esa Oke and Ido Ayegunle towns of Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State.

Senator Adeleke stated that the inauguration of the panel will be held on March 4, 2025, at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Osogbo, while the panel is expected to submit its recommendations to the government within two (2) weeks of its inauguration.

The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo on Thursday, said the panel will be chaired by the Special Adviser to the Governor on House of Assembly Matters, Rt. Hon. Ropo Oyewole.

The statement named other members of the panel, including the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Barrister Samuel Ojo; a representative of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Regional Integration, Mr. M.O Oyedeji; and the Director, Staff Welfare, Public Service Office, Mr. J. Amusan.

He added that the Deputy Director, Chieftaincy Affairs, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs. Adeola Ajekigbe, is to serve as the panel secretary.

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The terms of reference were listed as follows:

To determine the remote and immediate causes of the crisis which broke out on January 30, 2025, immediately after the State Executive Council approved the appointment of Prince Oluwatimileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido-Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government.

To recommend measures to the government that will bring about lasting peace in the area.

To assess the damages in both towns and recommend remediation measures.

To consider any other matter as determined by the panel that will aid in the delivery of its assignment.

To submit its recommendations to the government within two (2) weeks of its inauguration.