Adeleke Frowns As Protesters Razes Palace, Injure Monarch 

…. Warned Against Violence In Osun State 

By Philip Tayo 

The Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke on Saturday, has warned the youths over the attack of the Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelili Olaiya who burnt down his palace, against further acts of lawlessness.

Governor Ademola subsequently directed security agencies to fish out those behind the act. 

One of the casualties who was injured on Friday regarding the violent protest by some youths was displeased over the installation of an Imam by the monarch.

He was said to have installed a Chief Imam for his community sometime in December 2024, to the chagrin of some Ido Osun youths.

According to a source in the area, who spoke on the position of anonymity for security reasons, however, said some youths from Ido-Osun, who felt aggrieved over the installation, staged a protest against it, which later turned violent.

“The protest however turned violent. Part of the palace was vandalised and the monarch was injured”.

“The youths from Ido Osun did not want the monarch to install an Imam there because the area is under Ido Osun. Security agents have taken over the premises of the palace,” the source added. 

Adeleke, while reacting to the development, frowned at the resort to self-help by some elements within the Ido Osun community.

He added that the State Commissioner of Police had been directed to secure the troubled areas and arrest the ringleaders of the violent actions.

In addition, Adeleke stressed that the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Honourable Dosu Babatunde has been directed to commence immediate peace-building and conflict de-escalation in collaboration with the security agencies.

“Any community with grievances is free to approach relevant government agencies to table such for conflict resolution. We will not tolerate violence under whatever guise,” the Governor ended.

Credit: Punch Newspaper