By Segun Giwa
The governments of Ondo and Osun States on Thursday held a meeting designed to resolve disputes brewing along their borders.
According to stakeholders present at the meeting in Akure, the main cause of the disputes was illegal tree felling in areas close to Ile Oluji and some disputed areas despite the warning by both governments against felling of trees that could undermine peace in the areas.
Aiyedatiwa urged the people of the disputed communities to live harmoniously till the National Boundary Commission (NBC) sorts out the issues of the boundary as it affects both states.
He urged all the stakeholders at the meeting to think only about the welfare and development of the people in the disputed area by separating politics from sentiments.
“I want us to look at issues objectively, look into the welfare of our people, especially those living in the disputed boundary areas. We should put politics aside, peaceful coexistence, development of the area should be considered first.
“I noticed that people in the disputed areas are cut off from the dividends of democracy and most governments do not always want to invest. We as leaders must look for a way to bring development and security of lives and properties,” he said.
Aiyedatiwa, however, urged the NBC to quickly resolve various pending boundary issues spanning over decades.