“Ekiti State Government appreciated the immediate past chairman and members of the traditional council for their sense of patriotism in partnering the state government, not only to protect the traditional institution, but to raise the bar of governance in Ekiti State”
By John Odunayo
Ekiti State Government has appointed the Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, HRM, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala II, as the new Chairman of the state Council of Traditional Rulers.
Oba Adu Alagbado, is to succeed the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, HRM, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, whose tenure expired today, Thursday.
This followed the dissolution on Thursday by the state government has dissolved the State Council of Traditional Rulers, chaired by the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, HRM, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro.
The dissolution was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
The government’s action was sequel to the expiration of the council, whose two-year tenure expires on 31st July, 2025, having been composed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on 31st July, 2023.
Flowing from the above, the new traditional council chairman, Oba Adu-Alagbado, would be inaugurated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji in a date that will be announced later.
The Ekiti State Government appreciated the immediate past chairman and members of his council for their sense of patriotism in partnering the state government, not only to protect the traditional institution, but to raise the bar of governance in Ekiti State.
The government also congratulated the new Chairman and wishes him a rewarding time as he presides over the respectable traditional council.
