Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says
the government will remove from office any traditional ruler that fails to
sustain peace in their community.
Adeleke, in a statement by his Media Spokesperson,
Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Monday, said that action would be taken against
traditional rulers of Ifon and Ilobu/Erin-Osun communities in Orolu and
Irepodun Local Government Areas.
He said that action would be taken, if the traditional
rulers failed to sustain peace and de-escalation crisis in their communities.
The governor issued the warning against the backdrop
of online reports that some faceless groups across the conflict areas, were
planning another round of attacks.
“In the midst of sallah celebrations, I got reports of
some people planning another round of conflict around Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun
towns,” he said.
According to him, security agencies have tightened
surveillance to ensure no attacks take place, and are speeding up the
interrogation of key chieftains and actors in the conflict.
“I will remind top leaders of the towns that the peace
undertaken they are signing are not for joke. They will be held accountable.
There will be accountability before the law.
“The curfew we relaxed was on humanitarian grounds. As
a compassionate government, we know many innocent people are suffering because
of the evil agenda of a few elements across the conflict areas.
“Any attempt to exploit the adjustment of the curfew
for renewed violence will be met with full re-imposition of the 24-hour curfew.
“Additionally, I will remove from office, any
traditional ruler where violence recurs. This card is on the table. Royal
fathers of each town must call their subjects to order.
“I will wield the big stick. Enough is enough,” the
governor said.
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