Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has presented Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to the new Alayede of Ayede-Ogbese, Oba Raphael Ajibola Oluyede,
At the official presentation yesterday at Ayede-Ogbese, in Akure North Local Government area, Governor Akeredolu charged the new monarch to always see his ascension as a call to service to his people and to impact positively on their lives.
Akeredolu noted that his administration was interested in the affairs of the community, especially in the area of social and economic activities due to its strategic location.
Also present at the installation ceremony were the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale; Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Dele Ologun; Special Adviser on Transport, Tobi Ogunleye, religious leaders, traditional rulers, Ogbese sons and daughters, and other dignitaries.
It would be recalled that the stool of Alayede became vacant on March 24, 2020 following the demise of His Royal Highness Oba (Professor) Isaac Ayodele Oluyede from Oluyede Ruling House, the only Ruling House in Ayede-Ogbese.
Akeredolu who congratulated Oba Raphael Ajibola Oluyede on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers, also commended the Oluyede Ruling House and all the peace loving people of Ayede-Ogbese for the smooth and peaceful process in the selection of the new monarch.
The Governor prayed God for peaceful and successful reign of the monarch to ensure success in the task of leading Ayede-Ogbese to a higher level of socio-economic development.
He called on the people of Ayede-Ogbese to collectively give their unalloyed co-operation and unflinching support to Oba Raphael Ajibola Oluyede so as to ensure that his reign is remarkably peaceful, successful and progressive to the benefit of all and sundry.
“I wish to inform this gathering that the security of inhabitants of this State is a topmost priority of our administration and we are making efforts to rid our communities of miscreants, and criminals and to put an end to all cult related clashes in our dear State.
“The State Government has committed enormous resources to strengthening the Amotekun Corps in terms of equipment and human resources. Our government cannot tolerate a situation where our citizens cannot conduct their businesses in a safe environment.
“We, however, need your support and co-operation to make this possible. To this end, I implore you to always be sensitive to strange movements/acts around you to enable us combat the menace of banditry, kidnapping and other forms of insecurity on our highways and communities.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adegboyega Adefarati, appreciated Governor Akeredolu for always ensuring peaceful selection and appointment of monarchs to fill vacant stools across the state.
Speaking after his installation, the new monarch, Oba Raphael Ajibola Oluyede, commended the Governor for his giant infrastructure strides across the state, promising to do his best to transform the town into social and economic hub.
According to him, the state was blessed with a lot of resources and these must be tapped to better the lots of the State and the country at large. He appreciated Ayede-Ogbese sons and daughters for unanimously appointing him as their monarch.
