‘Security, Respect for Royalty Top Priorities for Oyebanji’

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has declared that ensuring security across all Ekiti towns and maintaining high respect for traditional institution, remain two cardinal focus of the Biodun Oyebanji -led government.

The deputy governor applauded the Ekiti monarchs for maintaining neutrality during the last governorship election, saying this had further buoyed the respect and confidence reposed in them by the current government.

Afuye said this in Ado Ekiti, yesterday during an interface with the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers.

She said Governor Oyebanji was not oblivious of the myriad of insecurity crises being experienced in some towns and villages, assuring them that government will partner with them to ensure that all these noticeable threats abate.

The Ekiti number two citizen added that Oyebanji had released adequate funds to complete the Traditional Council Chambers under construction, while other issues bothering on their welfare would be tackled in record time to underscore the enormous respect the government accords royalty.

She said:”I wish to commend your Royal Majesties for your support and exceptional contributions toward maintaining peace and stability in your various domains. I sincerely appreciate the neutrality shown by our revered Royal Fathers during the last election. I thank you for ensuring peace in the state before, during and after the election.

“Let me assure all our Traditional Rulers that the State Government under Governor Biodun Oyebanji, will accord high priority to the welfare of your Royal Majesties.”