By Oriola Afolabi
The Ekiti state Government has presented Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to Obalaaye of Ejiyan Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adesesan Adepoju with a call on traditional Rulers to protect their heritage and eschew issues that can breed disaffections among the people.
Performing the brief ceremony in Ado Ekiti, Governor Fayemi said that his government was disposed to economic and agricultural development in the state.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, Governor Fayemi restated the commitment of government to providing basic amenities for people across the party lines to enjoy the dividend of democracy.
The Ekiti state Governor however charged the Ejiyan Ekiti to live peacefully with various ethnic groups and neighbouring communities in Ijero Local government.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary, Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Adegboyega Morakinyo observed that the emergence of Oba Adepoju was devoid of rancor and sought the total cooperation of the native of Ejiyan to the new monarch.
Mr Morakinyo said that Ekiti government believes in peaceful coexistence, hence, they must shun violence and protect the age long unity which the town was known for.
The Chairman, Ijero Local Government, Chief Ropo Ige urged Sons Daughters of Ejiyan Ekiti to always support government in moving the state forward and commended the neutrality of government during the selection process.
In his acceptance speech, the Obalaaye, Ejiyan Ekiti Oba Adekunle Adepoju appreciated Ekiti government and promised to foster peace among the people in his domain.
Oba Adepoju called on sister Communities, Owa, Ejiyan which he said Formerly formed old Ipoti Ekiti before their autonomous, to shun unwarranted strife and strengthen development of the areas.
The Monarch stated his readiness to offer sacrifice for the development of Ejiyan Ekiti.
