Ido Ayegunle Not At War With Esa Oke – Olojudo

A prominent Chief in Ido Ayegunle of Obokun local government area of Osun state, Ibironke busuyi , has debunked reports of his town being in war with its neighboring town, Esa Oke.

Blaze Newz gathered that on Monday crisis broke out allegedly orchestrated by people of Esa Oke who are not pleased with the appointment of Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi, as new Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Reacting to the ugly development in a statement signed on behalf of the Olojudo, Chief Busuyi said “It is essential to set the record straight that Ido Ayegunle is a separate township from Esa Oke, with its own suburbs and recognized by the government of Osun State and Governor Ademola Adeleke.”

Pointing finger on the people of Esa Oke as masterminds of the communal crisis, the chief said “We are not in any way related to the Esa Oke crisis. Esa Oke are the ones in Ido Ayegunle, as I speak, but we believe the government will save our town from aggressors.”

He recalled “The history of violence between Esa Oke and Ido Ayegunle dates back to 1995 when our father, the late King Adekanmi Ajayi Aselebe, was appointed as the 16th Oba of Ido Ayegunle. This led to his elevation as the Part 2 King of the Yoruba band in 2014. However, the King of Esa Oke at that time waged war against our father, destroying properties and lives, including schools and the palace.

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“After our late father’s passing four years ago, the Owa Omiran of Esa Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran, appointed Jonfolo Lawrence Adebisi Obanla of Esa Oke as the Baale of Ido Ayegunle, despite Ido Ayegunle having a Part 2 Oba since 2024. This decision is deceitful and has hindered the growth and development of Ido Ayegunle.”

“Unfortunately, the people of Esa Oke have continued to encroach on our land, leading to violent clashes. Recently, on January 31, 2025, a group of people from Ido Ayegunle were ambushed and beaten while trying to clean up their community hall.

Dismissing the insinuation that the new king was imposed on the people of Ido Ayegunle, Chief Busuyi said “The new Olojudo has the full support of the people of Ido Ayegunle. This was demonstrated today when the people rose in defence of their town, tradition and their traditional ruler.”

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He maintained that they (kingmakers) allowed the government to do its job saying “We thank God that justice has prevailed.

“We are not from Esa Oke, so I don’t know what is going on in Esa Oke. We implore people to read, and understand that the little town of Ido Ayegunle is not part of Esa Oke” he added.

He , however, appreciated efforts of the government in addressing the crisis added that they (people of Ido Ayegunle) are confident that the truth will prevail.