Deji of Akure and Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, has intervened in a crisis between a faction of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and members of a vigilante group in the Oke-Aro area of Akure.
This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure, Mr Mike Adeyeye, who stated: “Kabiyesi has warned them to desist from such conflicts.“I believe it was a dispute between two different factions. One group is loyal to Frederick Faseun, while the other seems to be aligned with Gani Adams.
“Kabiyesi’s position is that, as long as they claim to be defending the Yoruba race, there should be no reason for such fights.“He added that, regardless of their differences, it should not escalate to the point of damaging property.
Although they will have to pay fines, that will be addressed at a later date.“Kabiyesi has instructed them to return to their duty of ensuring the area remains safe, as they have always done.
“We reminded them that this is an election period, a time when peace must be maintained in Ondo State.
“We do not want anything that could jeopardise that peace. If such incidents continue, they could evolve into political clashes, and people might not see it as merely a conflict between two groups
Therefore, they were clearly warned to avoid any further trouble.“Both factions were urged to steer clear of conflict, and we are confident that such an incident will not occur again. From our end, we can assure you of that.
We settle disputes; we do not pass judgments. When you give a judgment, there is always a loser and a winner. But in dispute resolution, both parties leave satisfied, and that is what we have achieved here.”
It was reported that pellets were removed from some of the fighters, as many wore local bulletproof vests that prevented the shots from penetrating their bodies.Meanwhile, Oba Aladetoyinbo has since brokered peace between the warring groups and promised to repair the vandalised Aro palace.
