Osogbo indigenes set to resolve internal crisis

Elders and stakeholders have resolved to employ amicable resolutions to bring peace and unity to the Osogbo Progressive Union (OPU), the umbrella body of all indigenous groups and associations in Osogbo, the Osun state capital following a protracted crisis. The crisis which started six years ago as a result of leadership tussle split the Osogbo […]

Elders and stakeholders have resolved to employ amicable resolutions to bring peace and unity to the Osogbo Progressive Union (OPU), the umbrella body of all indigenous groups and associations in Osogbo, the Osun state capital following a protracted crisis.

The crisis which started six years ago as a result of leadership tussle split the Osogbo indigenes and weakened the union following legal battles among contenders. Many of the ndigenes said the crisis denied them a lot of opportunities and that the ancient city also missed several developmental opportunities within the period.

As part of moves to resolve the crisis within 12 months, a retired high court judge in the state, Justice Moshood Adeigbe, was appointed as the Chairman of the OPU National Reconciliation and Caretaker Committee.

The Senator representing Osun Central, Basiru Ajibola, and the President of Osogbo Club 079, Alhaji Mustapha Oyegbade, separately said amicable resolution of the crisis was the best way to handle the matter in the interest of peace, development and stability in Osogbo.