Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has set up a committee to
resolve the impasse over the demolition of Yinka Ayefele’s Music House in
Ibadan.
Ajimobi had set up the committee at a reconciliatory meeting
with the popular musician in his office on Thursday in Ibadan.
Ayefele in company with some of his workers had arrived at the
Governor’s Office at about 11.30 am.
The governor said the demolition exercise was neither a
witch-hunt nor politically motivated, insisting it was due to contravention of
the state ’s property laws.
Ajimobi described Ayefele as a good man and a responsible
citizen, stressing that the next step was to find a compassionate means of
resolving the issue.
He also urged Ayefele to ensure that his radio station embraced
ethical reportage of the issue.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who was at the
Governor’s Office in company with some monarchs, also pleaded with the governor
to resolve the impasse.
Earlier, Ayefele had stated that his office responded to all
letters forwarded to it by the state government.
He expressed regrets at not being able to see the governor,
adding that the emissaries he sent failed to deliver his messages.
Ayefele stated that he remains a law-abiding citizen who is
ready to comply with the regulations of the state government.
The committee, comprising of government officials and some
workers of Fresh FM station, including Ayefele, had since commenced the
resolution process.
The
meeting, which lasted hours, was later adjourned for another day.
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