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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Osun State Government on Thursday removed three traditional rulers in the state.<\/p>\n

The announcement of their removal was made public in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi and obtained.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, the decision was contained in a White Paper approved by the State Executive Council.<\/p>\n

The statement also revealed that the decision was ratified after further review by a special committee chaired by Governor Adeleke in line with the Governor\u2019s promise to ensure due process, indepth consultation and compliance with the rule of law.<\/p>\n

The statement read, \u201cAmong the white papers approved include those of Committees on Chieftaincy Matters, Contracts\/MOU\/Agreements review Committee, Solid Minerals Committee, Assets Inventory and Recovery Committee, Staff Audit \/Appointments\/ Promotions review Committee, as well as white paper on Education Summit.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the report on the chieftaincy matters chaired by Honourable Bunmi Jenyo, the white paper overwhelmingly priotized compliance with legal requirements as a basis for final decisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy the report of the White Paper, all previous steps taken in relation to the installation of Aree of Iree and Owa of Igbajo stand nullified. And that all inclusive selection process(es) for a new Aree of Iree and Owa of Igbajo, respectively, should commence immediately.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpecifically on Aree of Iree Chieftaincy, the substantive chiefs are enjoined to withdraw their suit before the Court so as to allow for commencement of the selection process denovo in line with due process and tradition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd on the stool of Owa of Igbajo the White Paper nullified the previous selection process, which produced Prince Gboyega Famodun and directed an all inclusive selection process for a new Owa nominee.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the disputed Akirun stool, the White Paper directed that the parties await the outcome of the case before the Court of Appeal. And that the stool remain vacant.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn other disputed kingship stools, the white paper further recommended compliance with the requirements of the law as in the Alawo stool where the government accepted the committee recommendation that the government should await the outcome of the pending suit before the Supreme Court.\u201d<\/p>\n

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