In a move to dispel rumours of rift over the alleged expansionist agenda against Osogbo, the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal and the Ataoja, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun have disclosed that nothing can cause war between the two towns.
The monarchs also disclosed that the tie that exists between the two communities is stronger than any political scheme some individuals may want to use to incite crisis between the towns.
Rumours of rift between the two towns have been trending on social media and some newspapers (no Vanguard) over the alleged expansionist agenda against Osogbo by the Timi.
However, Speaking in a meeting that was held Ataoja-in-Council and Timi-in-Council led by the two monarchs at the Ataoja’s palace in Osogbo, Oba Olanipekun said there is no rift between the two towns, as both know their boundaries and respect same.
“This meeting between Myself, Ataoja, Ataoja-in-Council and Timi of Ede, Timi-in-Council is calm nerves about any alleged land dispute or rising tension of land dispute. Besides, the two towns share historical relationships which no one under any political guise can destroy. We know our boundaries and respect same.
“This meeting between Myself, Ataoja, Ataoja-in-Council and Timi of Ede, Timi-in-Council is calm nerves about any alleged land dispute or rising tension of land dispute. Besides, the two towns share historical relationships which no one under any political guise can destroy. We know our boundaries and respect same.
“To stop any kind of rumour from thriving, I wish to resuscitate the inter-community committee from the Osogbo side to take care of these types of issues going forward. But now, there is no war between us as it was spread on social media”, the Ataoja said.
Similarly, the Timi of Ede, Oba Lawal clarified that Ede has no any kind of expansionist agenda against Osogbo, stressing that he and Ede would not do anything to disrupt the cordial relationship established by his forefathers with the capital town.
He acknowledged that the two communities have been involved in intermarriage for decades, with individuals being very useful towards each other over the years than for any political scheme to truncate their progress.
His words, “The entire Timi-in-Council is at the Ataoja’s palace to douse tension over alleged anti-Osogbo interest. We are not against Osogbo, our forefathers have established a cordial relationship with the town and we would strive to maintain it.
“Like the Ataoja, we are also resuscitating the inter-community committee to ensure we maintain our cordial relationship. Whatever strive was said to be existing is within the realm of rumour and only on social media”.
Apart from chiefs from both communities, representatives of indigenous unions and youth groups were also at the meeting.
