Culture

Osun Govt. Deposes Apetumodu

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State Government has officially deposed the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede, and declared the royal stool vacant with immediate effect.

The decision, according to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, followed due consultation, legal review, and approval by the State Executive Council, EXCO.

Mr. Alimi explained that the decision was in line with the provisions of the Osun State Chiefs Law and other relevant legal frameworks guiding traditional institutions in the state.

He also announced the withdrawal of the staff of office and all instruments of authority previously conferred on the monarch.

Recall that Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede, convicted in the United States for COVID-19 fraud and is currently serving a jail term in the United States of America.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Security

Govt. Imposes Curfew on Warring Communities

By Web News 522

By Funmi Adekoya

In order to ensure law and order, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has imposed curfew on Ilobu community in Irepodun local government and Ifon community in Orolu local government, over a communal clash between the two communities.

The notice of curfew is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi.

According to the statement, the curfew is between 8pm and 6am which restrict Human and vehicular movement during the curfew till further notice.

This is to forestall attempts of destruction of lives and properties over the land dispute.

The statement warns that anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period will be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.

The Governor, therefore, sued for peace between the people of the two local governments, and asked that the ethos of Peace, Love and Unity which the state is known for, be imbibed.

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