Osun Govt Declares Akinrun Stool Vacant, Issues Fresh Warning

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Osun Govt Declares Akinrun Stool Vacant, Issues Fresh Warning

By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo

The Osun State Government has clarified that the Akinrun chieftaincy stool in Ikirun remains vacant, warning individuals against parading themselves as the Akinrun pending the final determination of the matter before the Court of Appeal.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Osogbo, the government said the recent position of the Court of Appeal was consistent with its earlier stand as contained in the Executive Order, the Chieftaincy Committee Report and the White Paper on the Akinrun stool dispute.

The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olufemi Ogundun, stressed that the appellate court had neither ordered the installation nor recognised anyone as the Akinrun of Ikirunland.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Akinrun stool remains vacant, and the Court of Appeal has not ordered the installation or recognition of anybody as the Akinrun of Ikirunland,” the statement read.

According to the government, its position remains unchanged pending the final judgment in the appeal filed by the Gboleru Ruling House, which now involves the other two ruling houses in Ikirun.

The government also cautioned against any action capable of disrupting peace in the community.

“The government therefore warns any individual parading himself as the Akinrun of Ikirun or engaging in acts capable of causing unrest in Ikirunland. Anyone found disturbing the peace will be held responsible,” the statement added.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace and development in Ikirunland, the government urged all parties involved and residents of the town to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding while awaiting the final decision of the Court of Appeal.