Responding to the escalating insecurity, especially the rise in kidnappings, the Association of Traditional Women Chiefs in Ekiti State has initiated a seven-day fasting and prayer program for divine intervention.
Starting from today, Friday, 2nd February, and concluding on Wednesday, 7th February, the spiritual endeavor unfolds at the association’s Secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
According to them, fervent prayers will be lifted for the protection of leaders at state and federal levels, the safe rescue of kidnapped victims, and the cessation of kidnappings and murders in the state and the nation.
Expressing deep concerns over the brutal murders of two monarchs, HRM Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin, the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, and HRM Oba Samuel Olatunde Olusola, the Olumojo of Imojo-Ekiti, the Association vehemently called for justice.
Addressing the Heads of Traditional Women Chiefs at the Prayers section which took place at Dave Hotel,Ado Ekiti, President of Heads of Traditional Women Chiefs, High Chief (Mrs) Bolanle Owolabi, and the Secretary, Chief (Mrs) Bosede Fatomiluyi, the Eyesemowe of Iropora – Ekiti, urged Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration to intensify efforts in ensuring the security of lives and properties.
Emphasizing the crucial role of security agencies, the Association called for increased vigilance to foster a peaceful environment. President Owolabi commended Governor Oyebanji’s commitment to good governance in the state acknowledging developmental projects executed by his administration such as continuation of Ado to Iworoko to Ifaki Duarialization,the on going Ikere/ Igbara Odo to Ikogosi Roads, resuscitation of many Public primary and Secondary School across the State as well as moribund health institutions in the State among others.
Expressing solidarity with Governor Biodun Oyebanji, sympathizing with victims’ families, and Ekiti Traditional Rulers, the Association demanded security operatives to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators of the crimes.
The Association conveyed sympathies with affected communities, through their State Chairman Council of Traditional Rulers,Oba Ayorinde Ilori -Faboro ,the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, and Ekiti state at large.
They condemned in totality the gruesome murder of the two traditional rulers and called on the people of the State to expose the evil doers as they lived among us.
They enjoined law enforcement agents and the Vigilantes to intensify more efforts in ensure the people sleep with their two eyes closed. as well as collaborating with authorities both in the State and federal levels to maintaining peace both within and outside the State the borders.
The Association further condemned the abduction of pupils of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary School, Emure Ekiti, while commending the Governor’s swift response.
They called on God to expose evildoers attempting to undermine Governor Oyebanji’s impactful contributions to education development and peaceful co-existing in the State
Charging the Nigeria Police Force, The Nigerian Army, Amotekun, and all security agencies to synergize their strategies for peace to continue to reign in the State.
The Heads of Traditional Women Chiefs Association urged a swift rescue of the kidnapped children and the restoration of peace and stability to the state as well as provisions of adequate securities in all the Traditional Rulers Palaces.
“As Ekiti State confronts security challenges, the collective efforts of Heads of Traditional Women Leaders, therefore enjoyed Government officials, and Security operatives not to relent on the urgency of addressing these issues to ensure the safety and well-being of our people.” The Women Leaders said.