Oyebanji appoints new chairman for Ekiti traditional council

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of the Olojudo of Ido-Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government Area, Oba Ayorinde Ilori Faboro, as the new chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers.

The appointment, according to a statement by the Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, on Monday, will run for a two-year period beginning from 1st August 2023 to 1st August 2025.

This appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the Onisan of Isan- Ekiti, Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon, who presided over the council for two years.

The statement revealed that Oba Adejuwon, who succeeded Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Ajibade Alabi, presided over the council between July 28, 2021, and July 28, 2023.

The government appreciated the traditional rulers for their prayers, support and immeasurable contributions to the uplift of Ekiti in all spheres.

The statement read, “The government congratulates the council members on this feat, and prays for a successful tenure for the new leadership.

“The government appreciates the traditional rulers for their solid support for the outgone Chairman, while also pleading that a similar gesture should be extended to the new one.

“The government pledged unalloyed respect for the traditional rulers across the state regardless of classes to build an institution the citizens can all be proud of.”

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