Adeleke steps in to settle a traditionalists’ dispute in Oluwo, upholds inter-faith harmony.

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has stepped in to mediate the ongoing dispute between Oba Abulrosheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwoland, and traditional worshipers in the state’s Iwo region over the potential evacuation and banning of Isese activities in his realm.

On Sunday, Adeleke warned against the religious strife in the state through his chief press secretary, Olawale Rasheed.

He sent Mr. Samuel Ojo, his Special Adviser on Security, to Iwo in order to urgently communicate with all sides, particularly on the Isese festival celebration.

The Special Adviser, who was at the palace in Iwo, spoke on the phone with Oluwo, who was out of town, and spoke with key stakeholders.

Additionally, he spoke with some traditionalists who had pledged to assemble at Iwoland in order to confront the traditional monarch, who had allegedly expelled traditionalists from his domain.

He said, “I came down on the directive of Mr Governor. I spoke with Kabiyesi, Oluwo and he promised to ensure peace and security though he is out of town. I interacted with some other traditional leaders not far from the palace.

“The message is that peaceful co-existence is a must and any group that breaches the peace of the state will have security operatives to contend with.

“We have taken all necessary security precautions. The traditionalists are free to exercise their fundamental human rights. They must act within the bounds of the law.

The Governor has also declared Monday 21st as a public holiday to commemorate the 2023 Isese Day Festival” the Security Adviser noted.