By Our Correspondent in Ado-Ekiti
The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Friday presented the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to the new Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaiye.
Performing the official presentation to the new monarch, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaiye at the Governor’s office, Fayemi, in Ado-Ekiti, he called on the traditional institution to partner with his administration in ensuring better standard of living for the people.
He said that his administration was passionate about carrying out meaningful programmes that would have direct impact on the people.
Represented by his Deputy, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, the governor called the new royal father to work harmoniously with his people, to accelerate the rate of development of Iyin-Ekiti community.
The Deputy Governor, in a statement by his Special Assistant (media), Odunayo Ogunmola on Friday said the process of selecting a new Oluyin was consequent upon the demise of the last occupant of the throne, Oba (retired Justice Ademola Ajakaiye) on September 18, 2019.
The governor explained that the selection and enthronement of Ajakaiye was in accordance with Paragraph 1, Section 8 of the Chiefs Edict of 1984, as amended in 1991 which was further amended as Ekiti State Chiefs Law in 2010.
Noting that the selection of Ajakaiye was devoid of political coloration and influence, Fayemi reminded the new king that his position demands 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 cooperating with the monarch.
Fayemi urged the people of the community to contribute their quota to the socio-economic development of the community, admitting that government could not sufficiently satisfy all the needs and aspirations of the people due to its limited resources.
Commending the role of royal fathers across the state in the sustenance of peace and stability in their domains, Fayemi implored them to display high sense of responsibility and sincerity in carrying their subjects along when taking decisions that had to do with their welfare.
Fayemi also called on the citizens of the state, home and in Diaspora,to partner with his administration, in its drive to restore the values of the people of the state.
He reiterated his commitment to implementing his cardinal programmes of social investment, knowledge economy, infrastructure and industrial development, agricultural and rural development.
In his acceptance speech, the new monarch promised to work with all his strength and intellect to surpass the achievements of his predecessors.
The Oba called on the aggrieved to sheathe their swords and join hands with him to move the community forward on the path of peace, progress and prosperity.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman,Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, Mr Sina Ogunleye,urged the people of the town to give the new monarch maximum support to enable him transform the community to greater heights among the comity of towns in the state.
Also in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Adeniyi Familoni, revealed that the selection process of Oluyin was keenly monitored and done in accordance with the extant laws and traditional rites of the people of Iyin-Ekiti.
Familoni implored the traditional institution in the state to always carry their subjects along in decision-making process to ensure peace and development.
