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THE Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan II has debunked the rumour going viral that the monarch is planning to elevate some Baale (Minor Chiefs) to the status of Obas in the disputed areas of the community.
In a Press Release signed by the Otun Jagun of Ilobu land & Spokesperson to Olobu of Ilobu & Olobu-in-Council, Chief (Barr.) Adegoke Ogunsola available to SOJ WORLDWIDE, the Olobu assured the Commissioner of the Police, CP Mohammed Umar Abba, Osun State Government and other security agencies that there is no plan to elevate any Minor Chiefs or Baale to the status of Obas.
The monarch assured the state and Ilobu community of adequate security before, during and after the 50 Years Coronation Anniversary of Oba Olaniyan.
“Olobu of Ilobu and Ilobu Community wish to clarify and inform the Government of Osun State, security agencies and the public that there is no plan by Olobu of Ilobu to install new Traditional Heads (Baale) or to elevate the existing ones to the status of ‘’full beaded kings’’ during the 50th coronation anniversary celebration.
In addition, Olobu of Ilobu has not commenced any process in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Osun State that will lead to the elevation of any of the Minor Chiefs (Baale) in his domain to the status of ‘’beaded kings’’ (recognized chiefs) as required by the Chiefs’ Law of Osun State.
During the Coronation Anniversary, Olobu of Ilobu had concluded plans to honour some eminent Nigerians with chieftaincy titles, including the Governor of
Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, who is also the Asiwaju of Ede; Senator Olubiyi Ajagunla, the Senator Representing Osun Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Abuja; Engineer (Barr.) Kamorudeen Ajisafe, P.D.P Vice-Chairman (South West), who is an indigene of Erin-Osun; Jacob Adejare Oyegoke, an indigene of Ifon-Osun; Hon. Sarafadeen Abiodun Awotunde, Osun State ALGON Chairman; Hon. Sikiru Ajibade, Chairman Irepodun Local Government, Ilobu.
It is also not true that some unscrupulous elements will take the advantage of the anniversary to lunch attacks.
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However, to forestall any of such occurrences, adequate security arrangements are being made by Olobu of Ilobu and the 50th Coronation Anniversary Central Planing Committee to ensure there is peace and tranquility and maintenance of law and order during and after the anniversary.
H.R.M., Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan II (J.P), Olobu of Ilobuand Ilobu Community assures the Governor of Osun State that there will be smooth celebration of all the events lined-up for the celebration of the reign of Kabiesi for 50 years by the Grace of God and the support of security agencies.”
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