Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has presented the staff of office to the new Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaye.
The governor urged the new monarch to use his position to foster unity and development of his kingdom.
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Governor Fayemi described the new royal father’s ascension as a divine call to duty and service which calls for due diligence, sacrifice, initiative, effective service delivery and perseverance.
Fayemi, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, expressed satisfaction that the process which produced the new Oluyin was peaceful.
The new Oluyin received the staff of office on the first anniversary of the transition of his predecessor, the late Oba John Ademola Ajakaye,
Fayemi said his administration had no special interest in any particular candidate among the princes who vied for the stool or any other royal position.
He stressed that the selection process was guided by merit, transparency and fairness, advising the Oluyin to exercise the powers bestowed on him with restraint and fear of God.
He appealed to the people of Iyin to allow the spirit of oneness and sincerity of purpose to reflect in their support and cooperation with the monarch.
The governor commended traditional rulers in the state for their support for his administration and their contribution to the sustenance of peace and stability in their respective domains.
The Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Mr. Sina Ogunleye, commended the Iyin Ekiti kingmakers for painstakingly working to choose a new Oba for the community, describing the selection process as difficult and challenging.
The council chairman urged Iyin indigenes to support their new royal father to take the town to greater heights.
In his acceptance speech, Oba Ajakaye pledged to harness the energy and ingenuity of the people of Iyin to stimulate the social and economic development of the town.
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