Akinrun’s Stool Remains Vacant, Appeal Court Didn’t Order Recognition Of Anyone
Osun state Government has said that the Court of Appeal has not ordered the installation or recognition of anybody as the Akinrun of Ikirun Land.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olufemi Ogundun in a statement issued Wednesday said the decision of the Court of Appeal was in sync with the existing position of the Government as contained in the Executive Order, the Chieftaincy Committee Report, and the White Paper.
Ohundun noted: “Osun State Government wishes to clarify that the recent position of the Court of Appeal regarding the Akinrun Chieftaincy Stool is in line with the existing position of the Government as contained in the Executive Order, the Chieftaincy Committee Report, and the White Paper.
“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 Ikirun Land.
“The government maintains its position awaiting the final decision of the Court of Appeal in the appeal filed by the Gboleru Ruling House which has now involved the other remaining two ruling houses. “
The government, therefore, warned any individual parading himself as the Akinrun of Ikirun or engaging in any acts capable of causing unrest in Ikirunland, saying anyone found disturbing the peace will be held responsible.
The government said it committed to peace, progress and development of Ikirunland, while urging all parties and residents of Ikirunland to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding while awaiting the final decision of the Court of Appeal since all the ruling houses of Ikirun and other parties have already submitted to the Court of Appeal.