The ruling houses in Ita-Akun community, Ikire, have sought urgent intervention of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in resolving the controversies on the alleged disregard for customs in the appointment of a new monarch for the community.
Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Monday on behalf of the four ruling houses in the town – Ademuyiwa, Falade, Metiku and Atere – Chief Adeoye Dairo called on the governor to investigate the process of appointment of the new Sooko of Ita-Akun.
According to him, the state Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, acted in disregard for the laws and traditions with the appointment of a new Sooko outside the recognised ruling houses.He said, “We call on His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan, to look into this issue. A petition has been written to Osun Oba’s Council to prevail on the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy.
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