Sequel to the persistent delay in filling the vacant stool in the community, the Ekiti State Government, has issued a 60-day ultimatum to Ipao- Ekiti
The government expressed disappointment at the protracted Obaship tussle dogging the ascension, six years after the demise of Oba Joseph Abolaji Aina, saying it may be compelled to appoint warrant chiefs to spearhead the selection process should the Kingmakers foot drag on the matter.
She added that in line with the Ekiti State Chieftaincy Law, only the family of the next ruling house enjoys unfettered traditional backing to forward the names of nominees to the Kingmakers for ratification. “Ipao Ekiti has been stagnant because of this delay. Not having a king is affecting your development negatively. Once the names had been forwarded to you, we believe you must act on it.
“We are giving you 14 days to hold your town’s meeting and get a new king within the next 60 days. Let us move on with the normal rites and get a new Obanla”. The Executive Secretary added; “Out of the four living kingmakers, only one has been cooperating with the government. The position of the law is very sacrosanct on this matter.
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