Program Analyst
May 20, 2026
Akinrun Stool Remains Vacant; Court of Appeal Order in Tandem with Government’s Position: Osun State Government Warns Troublemakers.
20/05/2026
OSOGBO.
PRESS STATEMENT
Akinrun Stool Remains Vacant; Court of Appeal Order in Tandem with Government’s Position: Osun State Government Warns Troublemakers.
Osun State Government wishes to clarify that the recent position of the Court of Appeal regarding the Akinrun Chieftaincy Stool is in line with the existing position of the Government as contained in the Executive Order, the Chieftaincy Committee Report, and the White Paper.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Akinrun Stool remains vacant, and the Court of Appeal has not ordered the installation or recognition of anybody as the Akinrun of Ikirun Land. The Government maintains its position awaiting the final decision of the Court of Appeal in the appeal filed by the Gboleru Ruling House which has now involved the other remaining two ruling houses.
The Government therefore warns any individual parading himself as the Akinrun of Ikirun or engaging in any acts capable of causing unrest in Ikirunland. Anyone found disturbing the peace will be held responsible.
The Government is committed to peace, progress and development of Ikirunland, as such assures due process, thereby urging all parties and residents of Ikirunland to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding while awaiting the final decision of the Court of Appeal since all the ruling houses of Ikirun and other parties have already submitted to the Court of Appeal.
E signed
Olufemi Ogundun
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
Osun state.
