Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed the sanctity of Oluwo of Iwoland as the consenting authority over the three local governments constituting Iwo zone under the Iwo traditional council.
He also ordered the immediate reversal of any instance where consenting authority has been granted to any traditional ruler under Iwoland, directing the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Local Government to enforce the directive in line with tradition and laws.
A release made available to newsmen in Osogbo by the spokesman to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, also stated that the governor restated his administration’s readiness to complete the Iwo-Osogbo road project.
In a reaction to widespread complaints over alleged encroachment on the traditional areas of authority of Oluwo of Iwoland, Governor Adeleke affirmed his deep respect for tradition and history which he said duly conferred leadership of Iwo zone on the Oluwo of Iwoland from time immemorial.
According to the governor, any granting of consenting authority to any traditional ruler within the Iwo Traditional Council and the exercise of such authority by such beneficiary are hereby nullified and declared illegal and of no effect.
“Any installation of a Baale done by such beneficiary is built on illegal foundation and is hereby declared a nullity, the governor further affirmed, warning against actions and activities within and outside government that may jeopardise the peace and unity existing within the zone.
“Let me state it loud and clear: there is no anti-Iwo or anti-Oluwo agenda in our government. Anybody spreading such is a marketer of fake news. I have a pan-Osun vision and agenda that entails equitable development of all local governments of the state and phased infrastructure upgrade across the three senatorial districts.
“Our government will complete the Iwo-Osogbo road very soon. The contractor already has a deal on the best way to fast-track the road construction with the state government. This administration will deliver a quality road to revive the economic fortunes of the six local governments on that road” the statement added.
