The Ekiti State government has appointed the Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, HRM, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala II, as the new chairman of the state Council of Traditional Rulers.
This followed the dissolution of the council, chaired by the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, after his tenure expired.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
The action was a reaction to the expiration of the two-year tenure of the outgoing council chairman, as appointed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on 31 July 2023, which expires on 31 July 2025.
Oba Adu Alagbado will succeed Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, who has retired as Chairman of the council and Olojudo of Ido Ekiti.
The date for the swearing-in of the Chairman, which Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji will perform, will be announced later.
The Ekiti State Government appreciated the immediate past chairman and council members for their patriotism in partnering with the state government to protect the traditional institution and raise the bar of governance in Ekiti State.
The government congratulated the new Chairman and wished him a rewarding time as he presided over the respectable traditional council.
