The Osun State Standing Commission of Inquiry on Disturbance of Public Peace has commenced its inaugural hearing, with 10 memoranda submitted to the commission.
The inaugural sitting was held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere.
The hearing attracted petitioners, respondents, lawyers and other interested parties who appeared before the commission to present their positions on the various disputes.
The memoranda submitted to the commission covered several issues, including chieftaincy matters, land disputes and other conflicts considered capable of disturbing public peace in the state.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Commission, retired Justice Moshud Adekunle Adeigbe, assured all parties that the proceedings would be conducted fairly and impartially.
Adeigbe said the commission was committed to ensuring due process throughout the proceedings and urged petitioners and respondents to have confidence in the process.
“The commission would not have the final say on the matters brought before it but would investigate them thoroughly before making its recommendations.
“The responsibility of the commission is to thoroughly investigate the issues presented and subsequently transmit its report and recommendations to the Osun State Executive Council for consideration and appropriate action,” he explained.
The chairman also assured every petitioner and respondent that they would be given a fair hearing during the proceedings.
Adeigbe stressed the need for the commission to operate without interference, noting that its proceedings would be guided by the terms of reference under which it was established.
He said the inaugural sitting marked the formal commencement of the commission’s assignment to investigate disputes and other matters relating to disturbance of public peace across Osun State.
Earlier, the Commission Secretary, Philips Afolayan, had invited members of the public, particularly lawyers and their clients who submitted memoranda, rejoinders and replies, to attend the inaugural sitting.
