A governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in
\nEkiti State, Mr Kola Alabi has acknowledged the impact of Governor
\nAyodele Fayose in upgrading Ikere Ekiti into a city status through
\nvarious infrastructural projects.<\/p>\n
Mr Alabi, an indigene of Ikere Ekiti
\ncommended the Governor during the 2016 Ikere Day celebration and a
\nyear Coronation of Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adejimi Adu; saying “the town
\nhas indeed reflected what it is usually called.”<\/p>\n
Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Idowu Adelusi quoted the APC
\naspirant as saying that the spate of development in Ikere Ekiti in
\nrecent years worth celebrating, citing the dualization of the township
\nroads done by the governmnet of Governor Fayose as “a project visible
\nfor all to see.”<\/p>\n
He lauded the Deputy Governor, Dr Kolapo Olusola and the Ogoga, Oba
\nAdejimi Adu for the roles they played towards making their native home
\na pride for other communities in the state and enjoined all
\nirrespective of party affiliations to take a cue.<\/p>\n
The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Dr Kolapo Olusola who led other top
\ngovernment functionaries and PDP supporters to the event said it was a
\nplatform for natives to meet with old friends, showcase the culture of
\nthe land and as well contribute towards the development of the town.<\/p>\n
Dr Olusola, who reiterated Governor Fayose\u2019s determination to develop
\nall sectors in the town, called on Indigenes to contribute more to its
\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
The Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu and his wife, Eyesorun Funmi
\nAdu congratulated indigenes of the town on this year celebration and
\ncalled on them to always remember that “home is the best.”<\/p>\n
The National President of Ikere Ekiti\u00a0 Development Union who is also
\nthe Asiwaju of Ikere Kingdom, Chief Wole Olanipekun, (SAN) and some
\nother indigenes including, a former Deputy Governor, Mr Bisi Omoyeni
\nsaid the time was ripe for all Ikere Ekiti sons and daughters to unite
\ntowards the town\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n
Some royal fathers who included the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi
\nAdeyemi, Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade and Secretary to the
\nState Government, Dr Modupe Alade and other guests wished the Oba and
\npeople of Ikere Ekiti\u00a0 well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr Kola Alabi has acknowledged the impact of Governor Ayodele Fayose in upgrading Ikere Ekiti into a city…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n