The Ijesha Isu-Ekiti Community in Ikole Local Council of Ekiti State has raised concern over alleged attempts by some individuals to destabilise the peace of the town through subversive activities.
The community has appealed to the state government to intervene urgently to prevent a breakdown of law and order, warning that failure to act could plunge the town into crisis.
The Regent of the community, Princess Omobolaji Adeniyi, who led the Obanla-In-Council to address newsmen at the weekend in Ijesha Isu, alleged that a prominent politician in the community, working with some members of the town, is plotting to undermine the peace currently being enjoyed by residents.
She said: “We want to address some issues that have been going on in this town for some time now. Sometime last week, there was a radio announcement that High Chief Olusegun Akiti, the Eleje of Ijesa-Isu Ekiti, was being suspended indefinitely by some people.
“I am here to inform everyone that such a development never happened; there was no suspension whatsoever. If there is any suspension, some procedures have to be followed. Such processes and procedures never took place, which includes setting up an investigative committee to look at the issues warranting such action in part of our community.
“Part of the procedure also included interrogating the person accused for the sake of a fair hearing, but nothing like that took place. It is very disturbing for us to hear that Akiti has been suspended through a radio broadcast. If such were to happen, the entire Obanla-In-Council seated here would be in the know.”
