The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Monday urged traditional rulers to ensure peace in their respective domains during Saturday gubernatorial election.
The governor equally promised that his administration would continue to accord the welfare of Ekiti State traditional rulers an utmost priority to enable them perform and ensure peace and stability in the state.
Fayemi made the remarks in Ado Ekiti on Monday while presenting vehicles to the Attah of Ayede Ekiti, Oba Mumini Orisagbemi; and the Olupole of Ipole Iloro, Oba Oladele Babatola.
Fayemi, who was represented by Special Adviser, Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Aderemi Ajayi, said all the monarchs in the 131 towns in the state were presented vehicles by his administration last year, with the exemption of the two traditional rulers, who have not ascended the throne at that time.
Fayemi, who described royalty as a critical sector of the society that must be treated with utmost respect and dignity, added that his administration will continue to support them for sustainable peace and unity across the state.
He said: “When we presented cars to all the monarchs last year, the two towns were being administered then by regents. But after some time, the communities were lucky over the selection of their traditional rulers and subsequent approval by the state government.
“We plead with you to reciprocate the gesture by ensuring peace in your domains, particularly during the June 21 governorship election.”
The Attah of Ayede, who is a first class traditional ruler, applauded Fayemi for the gesture, saying he would reciprocate the gesture by joining the fray in preventing those who are bent on causing mayhem during the election from realizing their ambition.
“I will join the well-meaning Ekiti indigenes in stopping those who thought they are God and want to hijack the state at all cost during election,” Oba Orisagbemi vowed.
Oba Babatola, who praised Fayemi for uplifting the Erinta Waterfall in Ipole Iloro and Ikogosi Warm Spring to attract global attention, promised that these enduring legacies would make the people vote for his reelection in the Saturday election.
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