Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commenced a statewide consultation with stakeholders over the ongoing controversy surrounding local government leadership in the state.
The consultation began on Tuesday with a visit to former Osun State Governor and elder statesman, Chief Bisi Akande, at his Ibadan residence.
According to a statement by the Governor's spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the meeting was part of efforts to engage prominent figures on the unfolding legal dispute.
During the visit, Governor Adeleke briefed Chief Akande on the government's position regarding the crisis, emphasizing the need for all parties to uphold the rule of law and avoid actions that could escalate tension or lead to further loss of lives and property.
On matters of national politics, the Governor acknowledged the former governor's role in fostering consensus among political actors and informed him of the state's ongoing collaboration with the Federal Government across various sectors.
In his response, Chief Akande welcomed the visit, describing it as a positive development despite political differences. He called for peace, urging all parties involved to pursue legal channels in addressing their grievances.
The two leaders later held a closed-door meeting that lasted about two hours.
The Governor is expected to continue the consultation with other key stakeholders, including the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, in the coming days.
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