Ekiti Government Addresses Ayetoro Crisis, Promises Due Process

The Ekiti State Government, represented by Deputy Governor Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, intervened in a crisis in Ayetoro Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government, involving Oba Samuel Olufisan Ajayi and local elites over allegations of missing transformers and chieftaincy disputes. Oba Ajayi expressed his discontent regarding accusations that he sold six transformers donated to the community, labeling them defamatory.

During a mediation meeting in Ado Ekiti, Afuye condemned the spread of unverified rumors and warned of potential damage to the community's reputation. She urged stakeholders to work together for the town's development and proposed forming a committee to resolve the issues.

Afuye also stated that autonomy would only be granted to communities meeting specific legal thresholds, reinforcing that Governor Biodun Oyebanji would not misuse the autonomy law. Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Ojo Atibioke, supported this stance, cautioning against pursuing autonomy that could further divide the community.