By Adeboye Ado The Owa-Ale of Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Adeleke Adegbite-Adedoyin II, has charged government at various levels to assist traditional rulers in developing cultural heritage and tourist centres in their communities to accelerate rapid growth and economic prosperity in the rural and urban areas. The
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Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Saturday, warned traditional rulers in the state against causing and fomenting unnecessary trouble over the appointment of chiefs in their various domains.
Akeredolu handed this warning in Ikare Akoko during the official presentation of the instrument of appointment and staff of office to Oba Adeleke Adegbite, as the new Owa-Ale of Ikare-Akoko.
Speaking on behalf of Akeredolu, the state Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said the government would not hesitate to deal with any traditional ruler or community head involved in any act of lawlessness.
He advised any of the traditional rulers that were dissatisfied with any decision on chieftaincy matters to approach the court to seek redress rather than taking laws into their hands.
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Saka Aminu, a retired teacher, and his wife, Saudat, sat in front of their house at Oke Yidi, one of the areas where lives were lost when Ile-Ife and Modakeke indigenes fought 20 years ago.
Now septuagenarians, the couple recalled how the conflict tore the people of the two towns apart, including close relatives.
Mr and Mrs Aminu said they went through physical, emotional and mental pains during the “war.”