The Ido Osun Advisory Council has strongly refuted recent claims suggesting that the town is a customary tenant to Ede.
Addressing the matter during a press conference held at the Ido Osun Town Hall on Friday, the council led by Hon. Abiodun Awolola described the allegations as unfounded and an attempt to distort historical facts.
According to the council, the claims, propagated by individuals outside both communities, falsely assert that Ido Osun is subservient to Ede.
“These statements are baseless and do not align with historical realities,” the council stated.
“Ido Osun is one of the earliest Yoruba towns, with a history that predates the existence of Ede by centuries.”
The council emphasised the importance of setting the record straight to prevent the public from mistaking the misinformation for truth.
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They cited archival documents that confirm Ido Osun’s independent status, highlighting that the land on which the Osun State Airport (formerly Osogbo Aerodrome) is situated was acquired from Ido Osun indigenes in 1933, with compensation paid directly to the Olojudo of Ido Osun in 1936.
On the alleged emergence of “Hallelujah Town” within Ido Osun land, the council dismissed the claim as misleading and warned against actions that could incite communal discord.
“The so-called ‘Hallelujah Town’ is nonexistent. What exists is a structure referred to as ‘Hallelujah House’ in Oke Sapo Surulere, a community within Ido Osun. Attempts to rebrand it as a town are not only baseless but also provocative,” they noted.
The council reiterated Ido Osun’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with Ede and other neighboring towns, emphasizing the long-standing relationship of mutual respect between both communities.
However, they warned against any attempt to distort historical narratives for personal or political gain.
They expressed gratitude to the Osun State Government and security agencies for addressing recent tensions over land disputes and called for continued efforts to maintain peace.
“We welcome dialogue with anyone interested in learning about our rich heritage, but we will not tolerate falsehoods or actions that threaten the unity of our region,” the council concluded.
Sodiq Yusuf is a trained media practitioner and journalist with considerable years of experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism. His interests cover a wide range of causes in politics, governance, sports, community development, and good governance.
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