Gov.Fayemi Lauds Traditional Rulers’ Contribution To Governance

– Ekiti state Governor, Dr.Kayode Fayemi said that his administration would continue to accord respect and needed support that would place traditional institutions to their rightful position in the State

– According to him, the selection was in accordance with extant and chieftaincy law of the state

– The Governor appealed to the people of the community to demonstrate the spirit of oneness

 

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that the traditional institution has always played reconciliatory and advisory roles to add value to governance.

Fayemi who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi made the remarks on Saturday at the presentation of instruments of appointment and staff of office to the new Onise of Odo Oro Ekiti in Ikole Local Government, Oba Babatunde Jemilehin, Aladesodedero 1.

According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola, the new monarch succeeds the late Oba Gbadebo Olowoselu following the transition of the latter on 20th of August, 2018.

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Expressing satisfaction in the process that led to the emergence of the new monarch, the Governor said that the process was devoid of any political interference and influence.

According to him, the selection was in accordance with extant and chieftaincy law of the state and followed due process in arriving at the choice of the new royal father.

Fayemi assured that his administration would continue to accord respect and needed support that would place traditional institutions to their rightful position in the State.

The Governor pointed out that the importance his administration attaches to the traditional institution would always inform the prompt approval for filling of vacant stools in the state.

He, however, charged Oba Jemilehin to work harmoniously with his people to accelerate the rate of development in Odo Oro community, stressing that the position calls for considerable diligence, sacrifice, initiatives and perseverance.

The Governor appealed to the people of the community to demonstrate the spirit of oneness and sincerity of purpose by supporting and cooperating with their monarch.

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In his acceptance speech, Oba Jemilehin expressed readiness to sustain the peaceful coexistence of his people and support the administration of Fayemi to facilitate the implementation of policies and programmes that would bring about the delivery of good governance to his people.