Adeleke begins vacation, orders probe into chieftaincy disputes

Governor Ademola Adeleke during the press conference after he was declared as Osun State Governor.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a probe into the disputed kingship of Koka town in Obokun Local Government.

This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, where he also disclosed that Adeleke has commenced vacation.

Olawale said Adeleke left the country for vacation in Europe, during which he will also embark on medicals.

The governor’s spokesperson said during the vacation, the governor will be spending time in the United Kingdom and other destinations that will be announced.

“I am taking a short break to refresh and get further prepared to serve the good people of Osun State,” the governor stated.

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The statement further read, “He, however, directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to probe the circumstances surrounding the reported appointment of another king for Koka Ilase, leading to alleged two kings in the same town.

“The ministry was instructed to review the situation and enforce due process of the law in respect of the chieftaincy law and tradition.”

Commenting on the said appointment of another Onikoka, the statement quoted the governor as saying, “I read of another king appointed outside the one on the stool. The ministry is hereby directed to look into the dispute and issue a report to set the records straight.

“I, however, urge all stakeholders to remain peaceful as the ministry does the needful. Kingship is governed by extant laws and regulations, and the government will stand by the law and tradition of our people.”

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