Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commenced vacation in Europe, as he ordered a probe into the disputed kingship of Koka town in the Obokun Local Government Area of the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, a copy of which was obtained in Osogbo, the state capital, on Sunday.

Olawale said the governor left the country for vacation in Europe, during which he will also embark on medicals.

The governor’s spokesperson said during the vacation, Adeleke would be spending time in the United Kingdom and other destinations that will be announced.

“I am taking a short break to refresh and get further prepared to serve the good people of Osun State,” the governor stated.

The statement further read, “He, however, directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to probe the circumstances surrounding the reported appointment of another king for Koka Ilase, leading to alleged two kings in the same town.

“The ministry was instructed to review the situation and enforce due process of the law in respect of the chieftaincy law and tradition.”

Commenting on the said appointment of another monarch, the statement quoted the governor as saying, “I read of another King appointed outside the one on the stool. The ministry is hereby directed to look into the dispute and issue a report to set the records straight.

“I, however, urge all stakeholders to remain peaceful as the ministry does the needful. Kingship is governed by extant laws and regulations, and the government will stand by the law and tradition of our people.”