The Atayero of Aramoko Kingdom, Dr Olusegun Aderemi has called on the people of Aramoko-Ekiti to eschew violence but embrace peace in the ongoing kingship tussle.
In a statement, the Royal Eminence of Atayero Royal Family of Arakale Ruling House in Aramoko Ekiti called on the people to work towards the development of the area and be sober over the passing of their traditional ruler.
“My Dear people of Aramoko-Ekiti, We are a proud, historical town with a rich heritage. Our fathers built a name that stands tall in Ekiti State, in Yoruba land and in Nigeria.
“It pains me deeply that at a time when many communities in our state are forging ahead in unity and progress, we in Aramoko are being distracted by crisis over traditional matters. The unfortunate passing of the recent occupier of the palace is a solemn moment that ought to bind us together in grief and reflection. Instead, disagreements about rites and succession have unsettled our peace and left our town divided.
“I appeal to every son and daughter of Aramoko: let us not allow discord to destroy the legacy of our ancestors or the prospects of our children. Around us, towns like Ado Ekiti, Ilawe, fjero, and lyin are attracting investments, hosting higher institutions and creating opportunities for their youth.
“Meanwhile, our own roads remain impassable, our young people wander without jobs, and life here grows harder by the day. This cannot continue. Development will not come where there is no peace. Investors and government projects will only come to a town united, stable, and forward-looking.
“I therefore call on all stakeholders chiefs, elders, youths, women, and the political class to embrace dialogue, patience, and the spirit of compromise. Let us quickly resolve the outstanding issues around our our traditional institution with faimess and transparency, so we may focus our collective energy on the urgent task of rebuilding Aramoko. Our town is yearning.
“We can’t wait no more for progress. The future of Aramoko is bigger than any individual interest Let us choose peace today, for only in peace will development take root. May Aramoko rise again in unity and prosperity.”
