Ekiti Govt Ratifies Expansion Of Imesi’s Royal Ruling Houses To 3

Ekiti State Government has ratified the request of Imesi Ekiti, in Ayekire Local Council, to re-absorb and recognise Ogbekunrin/ Ajabari Ruling House as one of the royal dynasties in the town.

This followed the consistent agitations and continued collective demand by the community.

With this unanimous decision, Imesi Ekiti now has three ruling Houses, well established in accordance with the town’s history, culture, customs, and traditions.

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, gave the approval in Ado Ekiti at the weekend, while interfacing with the Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti, Oba Olatunji Olatunde, and other princes from the three royal dynasties of the town.

Addressing the issue, described as purely traditional and administrative in nature, Mrs Afuye, enthused about the decision, pressed further to ascertain the reason behind the request.

She warned that the government would not tolerate any action that could mar the image of the present administration and stated that the information provided that guided the approval of the request was accurate and precise.

“Governor Biodun Oyebanji did not have a special interest in any Chieftaincy matter, but rather sought to ensure that peace reigns supreme across towns and villages in Ekiti and prevent actions that could promote the imposition of candidates.

“What we are after is that the rule of law should be strictly followed in the installation of Chiefs and Kings.

“We believe this request, which was based on your collective demand, will correct long years of agitations and injustice suffered by one of your own”.

Mrs  Afuye called on the newly incorporated Ruling House to be patient and follow the order of alignment in rotation of the throne, saying that the government would not tolerate action that could promote crisis among the ruling Houses.

Describing the matter as very sensitive in nature, but could help stabilise the town if well managed, the  Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Mr Olaiya  Atibiioke, said that the three Ruling Houses would be required to do a Court’s affidavit to avert future Crises.

Atibioke stated that giving the matter the requisite legal strength remains expedient to avert any future backlash.

Laying the foundation to justify the propriety of the request, the Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti, Oba Olatunji Olatunde, thanked the government for accepting the process for the good people of Imesi Ekiti.

The monarch said that the process was initiated by his predecessor, Oba Adeyeye Oladimeji, adding that they were only consolidating on that foundation.

While corroborating the claim, High Chief Kayode Adebayo, of the Omilodi Ruling House, said the family supported the step to reabsorb Ogbekunrin/Ajabari Ruling House as the third royal dynasty in Imesi Ekiti.

He said that such a decision was made to prevent injustice, promote peace and ensure mutual respect among the three ruling Houses.

Also, the Head of the newly incorporated Ruling House, Chief Rawa Adejuwon, said their family was part of the three Ruling Houses in Imesi Ekiti, but the name was expunged during a war.