… “I will give Ekiti performing governor in 2018,” Fayose assures
From WOLE BALOGUN, Ado-Ekiti
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and his Gombe State counterpart, Ibrahim Dankwambo and member, House of Representatives from Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, on Friday, received prestigious chieftaincy titles from the Ewi of Ado, Oba Aladejugbe Aladesanmi II for meritorious service to humanity.
Fayose was garlanded with the Apesin of Ado-Ekiti, which means the noble one people draw meaningful existence from.
He was the first Ekiti governor to receive such traditional honour which is usually given in recognition of good contribution to the growth and development of the people.
Governor Dankwambo was honoured with the Akinwumagun of Ado-Ekiti, a title that celebrates good character and friendship ties he has with Fayose and the people of Ekiti, while Hon. Adebutu received the title of Akinrosola of Ado-Ekiti, that recognises his wealth and affluence and how he used it to impact the governor and people of the town.
The trio were so honoured as part of this year’s celebration of the annual Udiroko festival, a traditional ceremony to promote the rich culture of Ekitiland and in remembrance of its glorious history.
Also honoured was the wife of Gombe governor, Hajia Ummi Adama Dankwambo, who was conferred with the title of Yeye Akinmuagun of the kingdom.Fayose and the Gombe governor had commissioned the new hall built within the Ewi’s palace by the state government to honour Oba Adejugbe and Ado-Ekiti people.
The ceremony was attended by traditional rulers from both Ekiti and Gombe states and important dignitaries, including former Benue State Governor, Mr. Gabriel Suswam, a PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), and a former Minister of Health, Mr. Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, among others.