By Yinka Ademoye
Yewa South Local Government has ordered a stay of action on felling of trees in 'Igbo-Oro', Orisada-Eyo, pending amicable settlement by the conflicting traditional institutions in the community.
Secretary to the Local Government, Alh. Abdul Jabar Ayelagbe, released a statement from the Chairman's office stating that the Executive Chairman, Barr. Abraham Babatunde Ogunsola, has instructed the Royal institution of Orisada-Eyo and the Oro Cult to sheath their swords and await further instructions from the government.
He said "the Chairman heard the two parties carefully and came to the conclusion that the two parties need to go back home and find a part of peace.
Since the matter borders on safety of the people, the Chairman advised the Oro cult members to consult properly, hold a meeting, record it and report back to him to ascertain that the felling of trees in Oro forest (Igbo Oro) will not cause any harm to the innocent inhabitants of the community.
This he said not because he was oblivious to the fact that people can use their properties as they wish, but because the issue borders on general safety of the people. So, extra care must be taken."
As a result, the local government has perfected plans to involve the Nigeria Police Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta should a peaceful resolution fails to materialize.
The Chairman, however, advised the Baale of Orisada-eyo to meet the Oro cult members halfway at the discussion table in order for a peaceful coexistence to occur after the disagreement.
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