Author: Hassan Muaz
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has disclosed plans by his administration to commence the enforcement of the two years regency tenure law to dissuade protracted royal legal tussle that usually characterizes appointment of traditional rulers in some towns in the state.
The Governor stated this on Thursday at the inauguration of the State Council of traditional rulers, under the chairmanship of the Onisan of Isan Ekiti, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon at the conference hall of the Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti.
Dr Fayemi, who appealed to the people of the state to exercise restraint in dragging chieftaincy matters to court noted that the acrimony and discord that follow usually undermine peaceful coexistence in the affected communities.
He urged them to adopt alternative dispute resolution methods in resolving such tussles instead of resorting to endless litigations.
He said; “Ekiti-kete, permit me to use this opportunity to appeal to our people to exercise restraint in dragging chieftaincy matters to courts. This view of mine is not borne out of lack of confidence in our judiciary, but the acrimony and discord that usually accompany such moves always undermine the peaceful co-existence in our communities.
“Our people should learn to tolerate one another by exploring Alternative Dispute Resolutions. There is the need to restore our value and sustain the dignity of our cherished and revered traditional institution. Henceforth, we will endeavour to enforce legislation with respect to the tenure of regency in the State”, he said.
