
Adeleke inaugurates committee on Ifon, Ilobu, Erin-Osun land dispute
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has established a 100-member committee to address the ongoing land crisis between the communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun.
Speaking on Monday at the inauguration of the committee, Adeleke stated that the government is committed to initiating a process that will foster lasting peace in the affected communities.
Represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, the governor expressed deep concern over the frequent disputes regarding land ownership in the Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun areas. He emphasised that growth and development can only thrive in a society where peace prevails.
“The government is resolute in its determination to bring an end to these persistent disputes. Where peace does not reign, progress remains elusive,” said Adewusi.
The committee has been given two weeks to conduct its investigations and submit a report to the state government.
Adeleke further explained, “The Governor has constituted an expanded land crisis resolution committee to address the boundary issues between Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun, with each of the affected communities represented by twenty-five members. The state government will also be represented by twenty-five members.”
The committee will be led by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Larooye II, and a retired judge of the Osun State judiciary, Justice Moshood Adekunle Adeigbe, who will serve as Co-Chairman. In addition, four other esteemed traditional rulers and other government-selected individuals will serve as members.
Adeleke called on the committee members to leverage their expertise in resolving the crisis, stressing the importance of peace for social harmony, security, and economic stability.
In his address, the Chairman of the Committee, Oba Jimoh Adetunji Olanipekun Larooye, assured the public that the committee would work diligently to ensure lasting peace between the three communities.
“We will make every effort to address all aspects of the ongoing crisis between Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun,” he said.
The committee’s formation reflects the state government’s commitment to addressing land disputes in a manner that fosters peaceful coexistence and long-term stability for the affected communities.