The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers have advised Governor Ayodele Fayose and members of the APC caucus in the Assembly to sheathe their swords for peace to be restored in the State.
In a communique read by the Council’s Chairman and the Onitaji of Itaji Ekiti, Oba Adamo Babalola, after their meeting in Ado Ekiti yesterday, the council noted that the face-off between the executive and the legislative arms of government has been on since Fayose was sworn in on October 16, 2014.
Oba Babalola pointed out that efforts made by the council to broker truce between the feuding political gladiators had consistently been stalled by claims by the two sides that the case challenging the removal of Omirin from office is pending in court and that it will be subjudiced to discuss it.
“The position stalled all further deliberations and efforts to find an amicable settlement to the matter.
“The recent development in our dear State is a source of concern and embarrassment to all well-meaning people of Ekiti State.
“It is sad that the unfortunate incident which resulted in the death of one Mr Modupe Olaiya of Efon Alaaye could have been avoided.
“Council appreciates the representations from various individual groups, and associations such as, the Ekiti State Council of Elders, the labour Unions, both serving and retired, religious leaders, business and professional bodies for their concerns and suggestions.
“Council hereby appeals to all political gladiators to sheathe their swords, eschew violence and give peace a chance, as we believe that violence cannot solve the problems at hand,” the council stated.
The monarchs called on the law enforcement agencies , to ensure the security and safety of lives and property during and after the April 11 House of Assembly election.
The traditional rulers equally charged the Independent National Electoral Commission to be impartial during the Saturday’s poll, urging the politicians and the electorate to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act for the poll to be peaceful