Kwara relaxes sanctions on monarchs

Kwara State government has relaxed sanctions imposed on the two traditional rulers of Iloffa and Odo-Owa following the outbreak of violent crises between the two communities in Irepodun Local Government Areas of the state.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold, in Ilorin on Friday said the forfeiture the monarchs’ salaries, restriction to their domains and exclusion from official assignments earlier imposed by the State Executive Council had now been reduced from three months to 30 days.

Alhaji Gold said the review of the sanctions followed the intervention and appeal by the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness, The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR), who he said had also assured that the Aloffa of Ilofa and the Olota of Odo-Owa would ensure maintenance of peace and harmony between the neighbouring communities.

While giving assurance of the Kwara State government’s preparedness to protect the lives and property of the entire people of Kwara State, Alhaji Gold urged all communities to ensure peace with their neighbors.

He said the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on anyone found to be promoting violence or discord between and among communities in the state no matter how highly placed.