Political Violence: Ekiti Obas Invoke the Gods Against Perpetrators

Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has invoked the gods of the land and rained curses on any person or group that engages in activities that can disrupt the peace of the state.

The action of the royal fathers follow a political crisis in Itaji and Ado-Ekiti which led to the death of some persons while several others sustained serious injuries.

The monarchs rained the curses in Ado Ekiti during a meeting held with members of political parties, leaders of driver unions, and concerned citizens of the state.

Speaking at the meeting, the chairman of traditional rulers in Ekiti state and Onisan of Isan Ekiti, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon expressed dissatisfaction over the recent political crisis in the state and cautioned those behind such to stop or face the wrath of Ekiti ancestors.

Also, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe called on leaders of drivers and Okada riders to call their members to order.

Some of the major candidates contesting the governorship election including Mr Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Segun Oni of Social Democratic, SDP and Erelu Kemi Elebute Halle of African Democratic Party, ADP, who were present at the meeting promised to maintain peace during and after the poll.

Olaniyi Alade