..Says Political Feud Over The Religion Of Political Candidates Unnecessary
By Gbenga Sodeinde
The Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, AFUNTADE 1, has called on Nigerians, particularly politicians to join hands with the Federal government to address the issue of insecurity squarely instead of making political issues such Muslim / Muslim or Northern/Northern presidential tickets for the 2023 election as priority.
The Alawe made the plea during his speech today, Thursday, 4thAugust, 2022 at the end of a 3-day fasting and prayer session held in Ilawe Ekiti.
At the the occasion which attracted both Muslims and Christians, the Alawe stressed that Nigerians should prioritize the insecurity issues confronting the Nation above all issues warning that all hands must be on deck to save Nigeria from the serious security problems facing the nation which may be calamitous if not addressed.
The foremost traditional ruler however urged the federal and state governments to always carry along traditional rulers of the various communities on steps taken to fight insecurity in the nation.
The Alawe advised religious leaders throughout Nigeria to shun religious bigotry and intolerance in all their activities noting that since we are all Nigerians,we should live together in peace and support the government in bringing peace to Nigeria.
He used the occasion to announce the regulation of the activities of commercial motorcyclists throughout Ilawe Ekiti to ensure security in the community.
Oba Alabi who prayed for peace and
progress in Ilawe Ekiti condemned the poor electricity supply to the town by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) adding that he had made representation to the company .
Alawe in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, High Chief Ajibade Olubunmi urged the people of the town to continue to pay their electricity bills despite the epileptic nature of power supply to the town.
The prayer activities organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) attracted personalities from all walks of life in the town while clerics from the Christian and Muslim faiths conducted the prayers.