Osun State Resets Royal Selections, Declares Stools Vacant
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The Osun state government nullified the selection processes for the Aree of Iree and Owa of Igbajo stools, ordering fresh, all-inclusive processes.
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The government declared the stool of Akinrun of Ikirun vacant, directing parties to await the outcome of a pending court case on the stool.
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The governor previously reversed appointments of royal fathers made at the end of the last administration, causing unrest.
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The statement said substantive chiefs should withdraw their court case to allow selection of a new Aree of Iree per tradition.
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For the Alawo stool, the government will await the Supreme Court decision in a pending case.