The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has advised indigenes of Osi-Ekiti in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti to embrace peace and love ahead of the selection of a rightful successor to the throne of the town.
Oba Ogunwusi gave advice during the Osi-Ekiti Day 2022 celebration held in the community over the weekend.
The traditional ruler, represented by Ogbolu of Ile-Ife, Oba Adekunle Adebowale, appealed to various royal houses in the community to support the regent and kingmakers in their bid to select the rightful king.
“I want to appeal to all the indigenes of Osi-Ekiti to be lovers of peace and allow the regent and kingmakers to decide the rightful heir to the throne.
“The community cannot enjoy meaningful development when there is rancour, conflict, and disharmony among the indigenes of the town,” he advised.
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In her address of welcome, the Regent of Osi-Ekiti Kingdom, Barr. Aderonke Agunbiade-Akin urged the various royal houses to shun violence in pursuing their ambition and give priority to the growth and development of the town.
Agunbiade-Akin appealed to the royal houses to allow peace to reign in unity, noting that the selection of the next king for the community was the sole responsibility of the kingmakers and Indigenes of the town.
The regent assured the people of her assistance whenever it was needed by the kingmakers.
“I want to appeal to royal families, sons and daughters of the town to let peace reign to enable us to choose our substantive traditional Oba soon,” she appealed.
Corroborating the Regent, the National President of Osi-Ekiti Progressive Union (OPU), Mr. Oludare Fadogba, appreciated every son and daughter of the community for their contributions to the development of the town.
He said that the major objective of the Day was to create an avenue to unite every son and daughter of the community and find lasting solutions to the various challenges facing the community.