A wave of concern has swept through the historic town of Iseyin as the youth community, under the aegis of the Council of Iseyin Youth Organizations (CIYO), issued a passionate, heartfelt plea for reconciliation between two of the town’s most prominent figures.
The public appeal as obtained by this newspaper (ITVNEWSONLINE), which has since gone viral across the Oke-Ogun region, calls for an immediate end to the lingering standoff between His Royal Majesty, the Aseyin of Iseyin, and the legal titan, Barrister Ahmed Raji, SAN.
For months, whispers of a rift between the palace and the Senior Advocate of Nigeria have dominated local discourse. In their open letter, titled “Reconcile for Our Sake, Reconcile for Iseyin’s Future,” the youths broke the silence, admitting that the conflict is no longer a “hidden news” and can no longer be ignored.
”We’re worried, we’re anxious, and we’re scared,” the CIYO stated, painting a vivid picture of a community “bleeding potential” due to the distraction of the feud. “Every passing day, our town loses opportunities, and it hurts. Before people tell our stories, let’s tell it ourselves and seek help.”
The appeal went beyond mere politics, touching on the deep cultural fabric of Iseyin. The youth leaders noted with pain the absence of the Aseyin from key community programs—an absence they describe as a “symbol of a deeper problem.”
“We are aware that there was never ‘Arémájà’ (a fighter who never settles), but ‘Ajàmátàán’ (endless fighting) is never a good thing and has no place in our cherished culture.” They warned that the sight of other Royal Fathers filling the void left by the Aseyin at local events is a “painful prospect” that the town cannot afford to normalize.
The CIYO did not just appeal to the warring parties; they placed a heavy burden of responsibility on the town’s traditional and religious institutions. The letter was addressed to the Chief Imam, the CAN Chairman, the Araba of Iseyin, and the Oke-Ogun Council of Obas, urging them to use their “heavyweight” to broker peace.
”Esteemed fathers and leaders, if this fight continues, it will be considered as your choice,” the youths declared, signaling a demand for proactive leadership.
The letter concluded with a direct, emotional appeal to both the Aseyin and Barrister Raji, acknowledging their individual greatness but challenging them to achieve a higher level of leadership through forgiveness.
”As sons and daughters of Iseyin, we appeal to the goodness in both men,” the statement read. “Bury the hatchet, not our hopes. Let Iseyin be a beacon of unity, progress, and peace.”
A palace source who spoke with our Correspondent ,broke the silence regarding ongoing tensions, balancing support for civic expression with a plea for stability. He said a
formal mediation is underway to restore order to the community.
”I view the youths’ right to express themselves as inalienable,” the source remarked. “I am personally involved in high-level efforts to resolve this feud, as our primary focus is the collective well-being of Iseyin and its people.”
As the community waits for a response from the elders and the involved parties, the youth’s message remains clear: the future of Iseyin is far too precious to be sacrificed on the altar of a personal rift.