*Says traditionalists free to exercise fundamental rights
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State today, warned against religious conflict and confrontations in and across the state.
The governor handed down the task to adherents of various religions in the state to operate peacefully.
Responding to the altercation between the Oluwo of Iwoland and the traditional religious worshippers association on the celebration of Isese Festival, the governor deployed his Special Adviser on Security, Mr Samuel Ojo to Iwo for urgent interface with both sides.
The Special Adviser who was at the palace at Iwo, met with various stakeholders and as well had a telephone conversation with Oluwo who was out of town.
Mr Ojo also had interactions with some traditionalists who had vowed to converge at Iwoland to challenge the traditional ruler who had reportedly banned traditionalists from his domain.
“I came down on the directives of Mr Governor. I spoke with Kabiyesi, Oluwo and he promised to ensure peace and security though he is out of town. I interacted some other traditional leaders not far from palace. The message is that peaceful co-existence is a must and any group that breaches peace of the state will have security operatives to contend with”, he said
The Special Adviser added, ” We have taken all necessary security precautions . The traditionalists are free to exercise their fundamental human rights. They must act within the bound of law. The Governor has also declared Monday 21st as a public holiday to commemorate the 2023 Isese Day Festival” .
