Oyebanji orders payment of outstanding allowance of traditional rulers, says their welfare paramount

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has directive the immediate payment of outstanding allowances of traditional rulers in the state.

The governor gave the directive at a meeting with the council of traditional rulers in Ado-Ekiti.

He added, “We have plans to inaugurate a mobile clinic, among others, that would focus on the health of traditional rulers and their subjects.”

He restated his commitment to their welfare, stressing that their wellbeing will be of paramount interest to the administration.

The governor urged the rulers to close ranks, as their unity would ensure rapid development of respective communities and the state in general.

A statement on Tuesday added that Oyebanji described the traditional ruler as the ‘representatives of God.’

He said if the state would witness massive development, there must be unity among the traditional rulers.

The governor added, “I have a request to you my fathers, I plead for unity among you traditional rulers. I am too small to tell you what to do; but God will guide you.

“My joy is to see all of you united. I was happy when I came here this morning and I met everybody. This is the spirit of Ekiti Parapo.”

The governor thanked the traditional rulers for supporting his administration so far, noting that his commitment to their welfare was important.

The governor also urged the traditional rulers to ensure security in their respective domains, promising that the government would provide necessary support to ensure safety and of lives and properties across the state.

Oyebanji also canvassed for the support of the traditional rulers for the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Bola  Tinubu, and other candidates of the party in the coming elections.

Earlier, the Chairman, Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon, the Onisan of Isan-Ekiti, appreciated the governor for his humility and respect for the traditional rulers.

The traditional rulers offered prayers for the governor and his administration.