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Oyebanji installs Ekiti monarch after 25-year vacancy, blames delay on legal battles

Biodun Oyebanji, governor of Ekiti, has installed Olanrewaju Oni as the new Owa of Oke Ako in Ikole… The post Oyebanji installs Ekiti monarch after 25-year vacancy, blames delay on legal battles appeared first on TheCable .

Oyebanji installs Ekiti monarch after 25-year vacancy, blames delay on legal battles

The Alaaye of Efon Kingdom, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare, recently honored Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, by bestowing upon them honorary chieftaincy titles. During the grand finale of the 43rd Efon Alaaye Day held on Saturday at Efon Alaaye, the monarch praised the two for their significant contributions to the community's development.

He explained that these prestigious titles are a testament to the spirit of service and excellence fostered in the kingdom. Oba Aladejare also announced plans to confer more honorary chieftaincies to other noteworthy citizens soon. The 2026 Efon Day celebration included youth activities, traditional games, a free medical outreach, a beauty pageant, and an awards program.

The President-General of the Efon Development League, Olumuyiwa Aiyegbusi, called on residents to invest in the kingdom's growth through good governance, education, commerce, and industrialization.

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