The Osun state
government says appropriate action will be taken over the fight between two
monarchs in the state.
Abdulrasheed Akanbi,
oluwo of Iwo, was reported to have attacked Dhikrulahi Akinropo, agbowu of
Ogbagba, over a disagreement during a meeting convened by the assistant
inspector-general of police (AIG), Zone 11, to resolve a prolonged land
dispute.
But Akanbi defended
his action, accusing Akinropo of attempting to stick his staff of office into
his eyes.
In a statement on
Monday, Funke Egbemode, commissioner for information, described the face-off
between the traditional rulers as unfortunate and avoidable.
She said a situation
where royal fathers engage in public display of aggression does not edify the
revered stools of their forebears.
“We believe in the
dignity of traditional stools and sacredness of royalty. We will continue to
preach peace among all our citizens and harmonious relationship among our
traditional rulers,” Egbemode said.
“Government is aware
that the State Council of Traditional Rulers has stepped into the matter and we
are confident that the council will take appropriate steps to preserve peaceful
coexistence among the Obas in the state. We do not want any crisis in any part
of the State.”
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