The Ilobu Asake Improvement Union (IDU) has appealed to the Osun State Authorities and the police to be cautious of falsehood by the folks of Ifon-Osun over the alleged ceding of Ifon-Osun lands.
It additionally warned in opposition to plans to truncate efforts at guaranteeing lasting peace in Irepodun and Orolu native authorities areas and trigger friction between Osun and Oyo States.
The union whereas debunking the allegation by way of a press release signed by its Nationwide Public Relations Officer, Tairu Babatunde on Thursday, lambasted Ifon-Osun for referring to Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan, the Olobu of Ilobu as a Baale.
The Ifon-Osun group, by way of a press release signed by Jide Akinrotoye, had raised issues concerning the Ilobu group ceding its territory.
However the IDU says that the folks of Ifon-Osun failed to offer substantial proof or authorized foundation for this assertion.
“Their unintelligible declare that His Royal Highness, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan II (JP) is of Baale standing is laughable and full falsehood.
“Historical past is vital in understanding the current, however a shallow and hole appreciation of the previous is harmful for the current.
“Moreover, the accusation that the Olobu performed a task in appointing conventional heads in border settlements is unfounded. The historic background of those settlements, together with Idi-Iroko, Ologele, Bara Odunayo, and others, has roots within the indigenes of Ilobu, who’ve been granted permission by Aresaadu of Iresaadu by way of Aranyin of Iranyin in Oyo State.
“The press assertion additionally alleged a conspiracy to cede border settlements to Oyo State, which the Ilobu group vehemently denies. The accusation lacks substance and goals to create disaffection between the Osun State Authorities and the folks of Ilobu,” it said.
IDU emphasised that the folks of Ifon-Osun breached a peace settlement signed on October 6, 2023.
“They proceed to sponsor violence, endangering the lives and properties of Ilobu indigenes within the border settlements.
“In conclusion, we attraction to the Authorities of Osun State and the police authorities to scrutinize the info and never be swayed by false alarms.
“It’s important to make sure peace in Irepodun and Orolu Native Authorities Council Areas of Osun State with out succumbing to misinformation,” the group suggested.