The Ekiti State Government has dissolved the State Council of Traditional Rulers, chaired by the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, HRM, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro.
The dissolution was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
The government’s action is sequel to the expiration of the council, whose two-year tenure expires on 31st July, 2025, having been composed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on 31st July, 2023.
The State Government has now appointed the Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, HRM, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala II, as the new Chairman of the Council.
Oba Adu Alagbado, is to succeed the former Chairman of the council and Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, HRM, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro.
The date for the swearing-in of the Chairman, which will be performed by His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, will be announced later.
The Ekiti State Government appreciated the immediate past chairman and members of his council for their sense of patriotism in partnering the state government, not only to protect the traditional institution, but to raise the bar of governance in Ekiti State.
The government also congratulated the new Chairman and wished him a rewarding time as he presides over the respectable traditional council.
