Alleged cutting of sacred tree in Ede; a blatant lies from traducers, ignore it-Timi

The Timi of Ede Land, Oba Dr. Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa the 1st, has described as untrue and complete falsehood the news making the rounds on different social media platforms that a sacred tree was about to be cut in Ede, with attendant human sacrifice, hence, the need for curfew.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the first class monarch, Dapo Akinyele, the copy which was made available to newsmen on Tuesday, in Ede.

Oba Laminisa added that such dangerous lies are from the enemies of the town with the motive of creating fear in the minds of the people, saying the original notion behind the lies was to disrupt the peace of the ancient town and give it a bad name.

"Please, kindly disregard the ongoing dangerous lies making the rounds on the social media platforms. I want to confirm to you that there is no such plan by anybody in anyway. Ede remains a peaceful abode for anybody irrespective of tribe or status.

"The lies are coming from the enemies of Ede who are hell bent to disrupt the serenity and calmness of our land and thereby create unnecessary confusion, obviously, they have failed woefully in that regard.

"I hereby, enjoin every resident of Ede to go about their normal business activities unhindered and without any fear whatsoever", Oba Laminisa said.

The monarch also used the medium to thank all his subjects for the rousing welcome accorded him from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.