Dr. Kayode Ajulo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA), has applauded the wisdom demonstrated by Ondo State elders in intervening in the political crisis rocking the state.
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Ajulo said the State has, again, demonstrated its resourcefulness in the area of politics, governance and human development. He said “Ondo elders have demonstrated the uniqueness of the Omoluabis we are known for and it is commendable”
The state has been grappling with a political crisis, exacerbated by the absence of Governor Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and the impeachment threat on Deputy Governor Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa by the State House of Assembly.
At a pivotal meeting hosted at the residence of Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti on Monday, Ondo State Elders and Leaders Forum converged at the residence of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti to discuss the peace and development of the State amidst current political turbulence.
It would be recalled Ajulo had recently urged the elders in the state to broker peace so as to halt the escalations of the crisis.
In the statement, Ajulo eulogised the elders for heeding the call and rising to help Ondo State in navigating its political challenges, saying “nothing is more crucial than such a meeting at this time”
The lawyer also expressed gratitude to the Leaders and Elders of Ondo State, Reuben Fasoranti and Bashoun Seinde Arogbofa and also religious leaders and royal fathers and religious leaders for heeding the call for peace.
“Again, I want to call on other Ondo State leaders absent from the meeting to unite for the benefit of the State and its people; Chief Olu Falae, General Bajowa, Prince Adetokubo Kayode SAN, former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, former Deputy Governors, former Speakers of the House of Assembly as well as Chief Judge and head of the State judiciary.
Also, I call on Senators representing Ondo State at the National Assembly, Senator Niyi Adegbomire, SAN, Ondo State Representatives members, other traditional rulers using the Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo as contact, and religious heads with the Archbishop of Ondo Diocese of Anglican Communion, Bishop Simeon Borokini and Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Abdulmalik Yayi-Akorede as contacts respectively to join this noble cause.” He said.
Ajulo stressed that the assignment is a joint effort, saying “the collective efforts of everyone are important in fostering a harmonious and progressive Ondo State.”
