The Member of the House of Representatives for Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Honourable Femi Ogunbanwo(Omo-Iwa), has urged the people of Apunren and neighbouring communities to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, adding that all necessary steps would be taken to provide immediate relief and achieve a lasting solution to the long-standing territorial disputes between the communities and the Army within the axis.

Omo Iwa made this appeal during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected areas. 

He was accompanied by Arc. Oresile, the Ogun State Government’s Special Adviser on Community Development; Hon. Ogunfowora Ayodeji, Government Liaison Officer for Ijebu North-East Local Government Area; Hon. Azeez, Chief Whip of the Ijebu North-East Legislative House; Mrs. Iyabo Onadipe, former SLG; and other stakeholders.

The Lawmaker assured residents that the Ogun State Government, under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun, is already engaging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the military hierarchy to amicably resolve the matter. 

He appealed to the people to continue their peaceful agitation, cautioning that no action should undermine the ongoing. discussions.

Joined by His Royal Majesty, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Jimson Owode Oyelaja, the Alapuren of Apunren Kingdom,  the community chiefs and other members of the entourage, Omo Iwa visited some of the disputed areas and demolished properties. 

The delegation also paid a visit to the residence of a chief who suffered health challenges following the demolition of his building, where Honourable Ogunbanwo wished him a speedy recovery.

In his welcome address and closing remarks, the Secretary-General of Apunren-Ijebu, Mr. Adeoluwa Adenaike, expressed confidence in the leadership of Honourable Femi Ogunbanwo and appealed that Apunren Kingdom should not be abandoned.

Omo Iwa reassured the people that the President is fully aware of the situation, the State Government is leaving no stone unturned, and that he has personally been making concerted efforts to engage all relevant stakeholders towards a peaceful and lasting resolution of the issues.