A wave of relief and renewed hope swept through the ancient town of Makun Omi on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as a protracted seven-year obaship dispute was finally laid to rest.
The crisis, which had long divided the community over the rightful occupant of the revered Osobia stool, strained relationships, split families, and cast a shadow over the town’s unity.
The breakthrough came with the formal withdrawal of a lawsuit filed by some indigenes challenging the ascendancy of Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami. The case, which had been pending before the High Court of Ogun State, Abigi Judicial Division, was struck out following the claimants’ decision to discontinue the suit—marking a decisive step toward peace and reconciliation.
In a court document dated March 17, 2026, Hon. Justice O. H. Ojajinmi confirmed that the matter was withdrawn on the instruction of the claimants and accordingly struck out, effectively ending the legal battle and clearing the path for healing within the community.
Behind the scenes, the groundwork for peace had been laid by a reconciliation committee led by respected indigene, Mrs. Dupe Okesanjo. Recognising deep divisions within Makun Omi, the committee convened a series of dialogue sessions involving key stakeholders, elders, and concerned parties.
Though the meetings were marked by heightened emotions and long-standing grievances, patience, dialogue, and a shared commitment to unity gradually bridged differences. Ultimately, the collective desire for peace and progress outweighed the urge to prevail in the dispute.
Reacting to the development, Mrs. Okesanjo described the withdrawal of the suit as a defining moment in the town’s history. She stressed that the resolution produced no winners or losers, but reflected a shared commitment to peace and development.
According to her, Makun Omi now stands on the threshold of a new era defined by unity, cooperation, and renewed focus on growth. She expressed optimism that the end of the dispute would unlock opportunities for infrastructural development, social harmony, and economic progress.
The development was confirmed in an official statement signed by Otunba Gbenga Onayiga, a certified Peace Ambassador and Secretary of the Reconciliation Committee, who reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to sustaining peace and fostering unity.
As the town turns a new page, residents of Makun Omi are embracing a shared vision of progress—leaving behind years of division to move forward together as one united community.
