Osun kingmakers endorse Governor Adeleke’s directive to avert the Ikirun crisis.

Six kingmakers from Ikirun town in Osun State announced their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive to the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, aimed at preventing alleged unrest in the area.

The chiefs expressed their position in a joint statement signed by Chief Diekola Toogun (Odofin), Chief Oluwole Atoyebi (Ojomu), Chief Bamidele Onifade (Elemon), Chief Raheem Okunlola (Jagun), Chief Sulaiman Olaore (Oluawo Onifa), and Chief Azeez Muritala (Obaale), which was released in Osogbo on Thursday.

In the statement, the kingmakers accused the Eesa of Ikirunland, Chief Abdulkareem Adetoyese, of actions they said could threaten community peace.

They alleged that Adetoyese had misled residents by claiming the authority to appoint a monarch for the town, a claim that contradicts the official position of the state government.

“It is on record that Chief Abdulkareem Adetoyese, Eesa of Ikirunland, has been engaging in nocturnal moves to violently disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the town,” the statement read.

They added that such claims were “contrary to the tenor of the government’s gazetted position” regarding the appointment of a monarch.

The kingmakers noted that the state government’s directive issued on 14 May 2026, urging residents to avoid violence, was a timely intervention.

They affirmed their alignment with the government’s stance as outlined in the White Paper released on 25 January 2024 concerning the Akinrun stool.

“We abide by the position of the government as contained in the White Paper and appreciate the peace being promoted by all affected persons, except some unscrupulous elements,” the statement added.

The chiefs also praised the police and other law‑enforcement agencies for their swift action to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the town.

When contacted, Adetoyese dismissed the allegations, saying, “I never made any nocturnal move to truncate the peace of Ikirunland. I am the head of the kingmakers and my duty is to ensure peace at every point in time.”

“They had earlier made allegations against me at the police station but all I know is that what they are saying is not true. These people are only jittery about the present situation. I am not fighting anybody,” he added.

On Thursday, DAILY POST reported that Governor Adeleke had warned against reported threats to peace and security in Ikirun and directed the Nigeria Police to address alleged harassment of community leaders in the town.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor expressed concern over reports of intimidation involving kingmakers and prominent figures in Ikirun, saying the situation could undermine the relative peace currently enjoyed in the area.