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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has warned warring Ifon and Ilobu communities to avoid being agents of underdevelopment saying that their confrontations is scaring investors away from the state.
He gave the warning during a peace meeting with the warring communities, security agencies and traditional rulers, in Friday night.
A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Saturday, stated that the traditional leaders submitted their own version of the stories and their preparedness to submit a list of members of the peace committee set up at the state security stakeholders meeting.
Adeleke stated that he has identified several factors responsible for the confrontation namely lack of trust among the community leaders, non- existence of inter-communal peace structures, involvement of criminal elements and infiltration by external forces from within and outside the state.
“I am here to preach peace as a condition for development and better lives for our people. I am here to warn that there is no room for war mongers and sponsors of violence. It is in everybody’s interest for peace to reign permanently in these communities.
“If you don’t know, your needless confrontations are scaring investors away from Osun. Don’t allow yourself to become agents of under-development. Let us jaw-jaw instead of war.
“I charge you all to sheath your swords and embrace dialogue. Instead of blood shedding and destruction of properties, why not join hands to build a prosperous society. Our administration will reinforce and sustain peace at all costs. Join the Imole peace move now,” Adeleke said.
