The Aisegba-Ekiti Traditional Council, under the Apalufin-in-Council, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election and second inauguration, while appealing to his administration to address key developmental needs of the community.
In a congratulatory message signed by the Regent and Baisa of Aisegba-Ekiti, High Chief Bodunde Eegunjobi, the council commended the governor for restoring electricity to the community after more than a decade without power supply.
The council said the intervention had brought renewed hope to residents, traders, artisans, business owners and students, whose economic and social activities had been adversely affected by the prolonged outage.
It also congratulated the Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Monisola Afuye, on the commencement of another term in office and the governor’s wife, Professor Olayemi Oyebanji, on her recent elevation to the rank of professor at the University of Ibadan, It described her achievement as a source of pride to Aisegba-Ekiti, her home community.
Looking ahead to the governor’s second term, the council appealed for greater inclusion of qualified sons and daughters of Aisegba-Ekiti in political appointments and other strategic positions in the state government. It said such representation would promote fairness, strengthen the community’s sense of belonging and enable its indigenes to contribute to the development of Ekiti State.
The council also called for the construction, rehabilitation or improvement of the roads linking Aisegba-Ekiti to Ijesa-Isu-Ekiti and Ise-Ekiti.
According to the council, the roads are vital to the community’s economic and social development, as improved connectivity would ease the movement of people and agricultural produce, boost commercial activities and enhance access to essential services.
On traditional infrastructure, the council appealed to the governor to support the completion of the Apalufin of Aisegba-Ekiti’s palace, describing it as an important symbol of the community’s cultural identity and heritage.
It said the completed palace would provide a befitting venue for traditional administration, community engagements and the preservation of cultural values.
The council further urged the state government to expedite the process of filling the vacant stool of the Apalufin of Aisegba-Ekiti, following the demise of the former traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Oba S. Adeyanju Omotoyinbo.
It called on the governor and relevant authorities to conclude the succession process without unnecessary delay, in accordance with applicable chieftaincy laws, established procedures and the customs governing the selection and appointment of a substantive traditional ruler.
The council said filling the stool would strengthen traditional leadership, promote unity and ensure continuity in the preservation of the community’s cultural heritage. It also pledged its commitment to peace, lawful procedures and cooperation with the relevant authorities throughout the process.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, security and development, the council expressed hope that Oyebanji’s second term would bring further improvements in infrastructure, economic empowerment, traditional administration and human capital development in Aisegba-Ekiti.
It wished the governor wisdom and guidance in office and expressed optimism that his renewed mandate would promote prosperity and inclusive development across Ekiti State.
