Aiyedatiwa Sets Up Panel Of Inquiry Into Idogun Communal Crisis

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a seven-man Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the recent communal crisis in Idogun community, Ose Local Government Area of the state.

The move follows reports of violent clashes between loyalists of the Onidogun of Idogun and a section of the community, which disrupted peace and stability in the area.

According to a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, the panel is mandated to determine both the remote and immediate causes of the conflict, identify individuals and groups involved, and recommend appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence.

The panel has Barrister Idowu Mafimisebi as the Chairman, Chief Gbenga Atiba, Mrs. Nike Ogunsola, Pastor Bukola Joseph Ojumu, Mr. Daramola Shola, a representative of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Mr. Oladele Adesanmi as members, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, will serve as the Secretary.

Governor Aiyedatiwa charged the members to discharge their duties with diligence, fairness, and integrity, emphasizing the importance of restoring lasting peace to Idogun.

He also urged residents of the community to cooperate fully with the panel and maintain peace while the inquiry is ongoing.

The panel is expected to submit its report within six weeks.