The Ekiti State Government has dissolved the State Council of Traditional Rulers and appointed the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala II, as the new Chairman of the Council.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
The move follows the expiration of the tenure of the previous council, which was constituted by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on July 31, 2023. The two-year tenure officially ends on July 31, 2025.
Oba Adu Alagbado takes over from the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, HRM Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, who served as the immediate past chairman.
The statement noted that the date for the swearing-in of the new chairman would be announced in due course and would be performed by Governor Oyebanji.
The government commended Oba Ilori-Faboro and other members of the former council for their dedication and patriotism in working with the state to protect and promote the traditional institution.
It also congratulated the Ogoga of Ikere on his new role and expressed confidence in his leadership to further elevate the status of the traditional council in Ekiti State.
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