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The Loogun of Ede in Osun State, Chief Jimoh Kabiru—recently suspended by the Timi of Ede and his chiefs—has said that the allegations of land grabbing against him are currently being investigated by the Timi-in-Council and other prominent individuals in the community.
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the palace of the Timi of Ede on Monday announced the indefinite suspension of Kabiru from his position as Loogun.
In a statement made available to our correspondent, the palace alleged that Kabiru had shown disregard for the authority of the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal.
However, in a response issued on Wednesday in Osogbo, Kabiru blamed mischief makers for attempting to create a rift between him and Lawal.
He also denied sponsoring any attacks on the Timi, insisting that there was no conflict between them.
“I want to state categorically that there was no time whatsoever that I, the Loogun of Loogun Ede or the Loogun Gbebi family of Loogun, mandated anybody or a group to attack or insult the revered institution of Timi of Ede. The write-up from the Loogun Gbebi family was to correct the misconception and accusation of a land grab against the Loogun on the family land at Loogun Ede.
“It is equally important to notify Ede indigenes at home and abroad, including the generality of the people, that there is no rancour or misunderstanding over land between myself and our revered royal father, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, the Timi of Ede.
“As a guardian of our culture and tradition, I clearly understand, respect, and cherish the robust father-and-son relationship that exists between myself and our father, the Timi of Ede.
“Consequently, whatever might have been the case over the land matter is now receiving the attention of the Timi-in-Council and eminent leaders in Ede, and we are already working together to achieve an amicable resolution,” Kabiru stated in the statement.
He warned those allegedly trying to sow discord between him and the monarch to desist in the interest of peace, stability, and development in Edeland.
Kabiru also reaffirmed his commitment to working with patriotic sons and daughters of Ede to support Oba Lawal in efforts to promote and develop the community.
“We must always pursue peace because it is only in an atmosphere devoid of rancour and bitterness that progress and development can be guaranteed. And that is what I believe and stand for,” he concluded.
