Due to the ongoing conflicts in Ikare-Akoko in the state’s Akoko North East Local Government Area, the Olukare of Ikare-Akoko and the Owa-Ale of Iyometa Ikare have been threatened with expulsion by the Ondo State Executive Council.
The council said that the 24-hour curfew that had been placed on Ikare-Akoko as a result of the conflicts between the villages had been loosened.
The choices were made during a meeting of the State Executive Council on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital.
This information was provided to media by the state’s commissioner for information and orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju.
She said the council among others resolved that any further crisis or escalation in Ikare will result in the banishment of the Olukare and Owa-Ale.
The commissioner also said the council set up a 5-member committee to look into the crisis in Ikare and recommend resolution on the Okoja issue as well as the Oloko intercession.
“ The crisis in Ikare has resulted in stringent measures being taken by the government. But in like manner, the curfew has been relaxed a little bit and it will be in effect from 6am to 6pm.
“The council resolved that any further crisis or escalation in Ikare will result in the banishment of the Olukare and Owa-Ale.
“The Oloko intercession issue will also be looked into. From now on, the Council has resolved that no one should parade himself as the Olokoja of Okoja, either the one installed by Owa Ale and Olukare.
“All minor chiefs installed by the Olokojas should stop parading themselves as chiefs henceforth. Whoever does so will be arrested and will face consequences”, the commissioner said.
