By Toba Babalola
The first Alahun of Ahun Ekiti in Efon Local government area, Oba Jacob Adelowo from Aladediya Omole ruling house has officially received the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office from the State Government.
At the ceremony in Ado, Governor Fayemi said his administration in the last four had presented staff of office to 27th Coronated Oba across the state.
The presentation of the 27th Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office was done by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi on behalf of Mr Governor.
Governor Fayemi in his address congratulated the first Alahun of Ahun Ekiti, Oba Jacob Adelowo for ascending the throne.
He noted that granting autonomy to a community was not an attempt to fractionalize or disintegrate a compact community for any ulterior motive or political gains, but a response to genuine demands of the people who thought their deserved recognition would enhance development.
He charged him to rule with the fear of God, carry his Chiefs and other indigenes along in his decision making and as well live harmoniously with the people of the neighboring town, Efon Alaaye Ekiti.
The Executive Secretary, Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Adegboyega Morakinyo said Ahun Ekiti was granted autonomy in September in accordance with section 6A of Ekiti State, Chiefs law.
The new Alahun, Oba Jacob Adelowo in his acceptance speech could not hide his joy as he thanked the State Government for granting his community autonomy and accorded him as the custodian after about 14years of agitation.
Oba Adelowo promised that a summit of all sons and daughters of the town would be called to channel rapid socio economic development in the town.
Oba Jacob Adelowo is popularly known as “OLEYO” during his days as a staff of the Old Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC) and majorly featured on a regular episode movie called: “ABA OBELE”….
