Urges FG, ASUU to Reach Compromise Over Impasse
The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe has dispelled the insinuations that the celebration of Udiroko festival is Idolatry.
The monarch during a news confrence to herald the 2022 edition of the festival said Udiroko marks the first day in the Ado Ekiti calendar.
He explained that the event symbolizes the first meeting held by the ancestors of Ado when they assumed the town after a long journey from Benin where they migrated.
The monarch cautioned people against misinformation about the day but called for necessary support to enable it attract international recognition.
Oba Adeyemo noted that this year’s udiroko festival would be celebrated in a usual way.
The monarch noted that the Festival, which would be celebrated in the Palace on Sunday, 21st August, 2022, had from time immemorial brought unity, love and peace among the citizenry of Ado Ekiti.
The traditional ruler said the festival had served as a platform for the indegenes of Ado Ekiti to brainstorm on how to develop the state capital.
Speaking on security, Oba Adeyemo assured that maximum security would be provided to ensure hitch free programme.
Ewi thereby called on all Ado Ekiti residents to live in peace and harmony among themselves.
Meanwhile the monarch has appealed to both the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU to reach a compromise on the current impasse and ensure reopening of schools.
