…as Ewi advocates quick measures to cushion effect of fuel subsidy removal.
It was a display of culture yesterday as Ado Ekiti sons and daughters as well as well wishers celebrated this year’s Udiroko Festival which marks the beginning of new year of the state capital in grand style.
At the festival different cultural groups displayed while homeage were paid to ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe by omo owas, Oloris, ewi in Council, chiefs and others.
In his speech, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe appreciated God for the success recorded during this year’s udiroko and commended those that made the programme possible.
The monarch used the forum to call on the Government to accelerate implementations of various palliative measures to cushion effect of subsidy removal on residents, saying such must get to the people at the grassroots.
“I appeal to all Ado Sons and Daughters and, Ekiti people as a whole to continue to co-operate with both the Federal and Ekiti State Governments at all times.
“They should be tolerant of situations (known and unknown) and they should avoid jumping to hasty conclusions and decisions.
“They should and must avoid do or die pursuits of political and economic interests and ambitions and, instead, imbibe the culture of societal stability and Development for the good and betterment of our society as a whole.”
While hailing the Governor of the State, Biodun Oyebanji for rejigging the machinery of governance in the State, he lauded him for according the traditional institution in the State the requisite recognition and reverence.
“Since the commencement of BAO’s Administration in October 2022, Ekiti State has been on the glorious March to greatness. He has rejigged the machinery of governance in Ekiti State. As a matter of fact, he has put in place various palliative measures to deal with the effects of the subsidy removal and its challenges. In the process, he has accorded the traditional institution in Ekiti State the requisite recognition and reverence. It is my fervent prayers that his tenure that started well shall end well and Ekiti State shall continue to do well and attain greatness throughout his tenure and beyond.”
Earlier, the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji sought more support for present administration from Ekiti residents, saying the need of the people would not be compromised.
While praying for good health and prosperity, she pledged that the administration of Governor Oyebanji will not disappoint the throne.
On his own, a former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose commended the giant stride of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and promised to continue contributing to success of Udiroko festival.