The Executive Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola FCPA has said that he would not tolerate any disharmony, threat to life and properties of the people of the local governement.

He also maintained that necessary action would be taken to get to the root of the matter.

Recall that the Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Kayode Owolabi was accused of grabbing of over 500 hectares of land belonging to Olatunde Village, Olorode village, Adeola village, Akero village, Agbelu village and Sagalu village in Obafemi-Owode Local Government

Ogunsola also directed all the stakeholders involved in the land tussle to stop any further action on the matter.

The Council Chairman added that an investigative committee would be set up to look into the matter urgently and find lasting solution.

The statement reads “The attention of the government has been drawn to the news circulating on various media, which was published on television station, daily newspapers and different online newspapers on the accusations of land grabbing against Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Kayode Owolabi who was alleged of taken over 500 hectares of land belonging to Olatunde Village, Olorode village, Adeola village, Akero village, Agbelu village and Sagalu village in Obafemi-Owode Local Government

“As a peace loving people, that have shown so much respects and cooperation since inception of our administration, I will not tolerate any disharmony, threat to life and properties of our people, also want to emphasize that necessary action to get to the root of the matter shall be adopted and all concerns should step down further action of protests or otherwise,” said council boss”.

He therefore assured everyone to go about their lawful businesses and live in peace with one another as all security agencies has been directed to maintain adequate security of lives and properties therein.

Source: Newsangle.com