Traditional rulers to lead peace meetings

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 It has been observed that Traditional Rulers in the disputed areas between the State of Osun and Oyo State have a vital role to play in the amicable resolution of boundary disputes between the two States.
This observation was contained in a communiqu? issued yesterday in Oyo Town after a peace meeting held to settle the contention over Oba Hill Forest Reserve along with Olori, enclave by both Oyo East and Iwo Local Government areas.
Led by the Regent of Iwo land, High Chief Yekeen Orobimpe and Bariyun of Oyo land, Chief G.A. Adeleke, accredited representatives of Iwo and Oyo had earlier defended their claims on the Hill Forest Reserve.
It was apparent that neither of the two sides was willing to shift ground with regards to its claim on the ownership of Oba Hill Forest Reserve and Olori.
The meeting therefore agrees that the final resolution of the matter should be done by the National Boundary Commission, warning that status quo ante should continue to be maintained pending the resolution of the dispute.
The communiqu? also appealed to residents in the border communities not to engage in any other act that could disturb the peace and the ancient bond of unity existing between the two states.   
Among those who attended the meetings which was co-chaired by Oyo state Surveyor General, Mr. Issac Akintola along with his State of Osun counterpart, Mr. Raifu Akintola were the Executive Secretaries of Iwo Local Government, Alhaji Kamorudeen Alao, Ejigbo Local Government boss, Alhaji Tiamiyu Akinwale as well as the Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Alhaji Adekunle Adegboye.

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