From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Osun State, Prince Adebayo Adeleke, yesterday, condemned the killings and destruction of properties in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin-Osun, describing it as ungodly.
He expressed sadness over the killings and destruction of properties, particularly in the Holy month of Ramadan and Lenten periods.
Adeleke who spoke at the Ramadan lecture in Iree, Boripe Local Government of Osun State, advised Governor Ademola Adeleke to be stern and firm on issues of security of life and property.
He said: “It is unfortunate that Osun State has not been peaceful since the beginning of this year with Ifon and Ilobu crisis. The killings that followed the reinstatement of APC council officials was also unfortunate as the governor refused to be dispassionate on the issue. Now the renewed hostilities between Ifon, Ilobu and Erin-Osun during the Holy month of Ramadan and Lenten season is most unfortunate.
“The Governor must show capacity to lead during such crisis to keep Osun peaceful. I am also imploring the warring communities to sheath their swords and give peace a chance. The people suffering from the crisis are indigenes and the towns, hence, they should get to a round table to resolve the crisis.”
In his lecture, the foremost Islamic preacher, Sheikh Muideen Salman, advised political and community leaders to check their greeds in a bid to make live more abundant for the masses, saying excessive greed, especially among public office holders is a way of inviting God’s wrath.
“Political and community leaders must always remember that posterity will judge their action and inaction in this life and heaven, hence, they should check their greed to avoid God’s wrath,” he added