The Ondo North Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Pastor Jide Ipinsagba has expressed unrestrained euphoria at the recent elevation of some Traditional Rulers in the State.
Ipinsagba who hailed the Governor on series of ongoing projects across the state, despite paltry of resources, said Akeredolu’s administration had took tons of uncompromised steps to ensure the Sunshine State reaches an enviable height.
The candidate spoke yesterday at the sideline of the presentation of instrument of appointment and staff of office to the 19th Olupele of Ipele, Oba. Victor Olusegun Aganun.
At the event, Governor Akeredolu congratulated the new Monarch on both his ascension to the throne and the elevation of the stool of Olupele of Ipele to a first class monarch.
The Governor said the recent upgrade of Traditional rulers across the State should not bring any quarrel.
He urged the Traditional rulers to restrict their reign to their domain only, stressing that the idea of any monarch extending his territory to other areas outside his domain will not be allowed.
Arakunrin Akeredolu, who noted that his administration is not afraid to take decisions, said his government will look into the issue of paramountcy and do it.
He said: ”Those areas where we have to elevate our Obas, I mentioned it that it might be necessary for us to have paramount rulers. We will do it. We are not afraid to do it.”
Governor Akeredolu implored the Olupele to assume the position of a father to all the people in his domain.
“Furthermore, I encourage you to accommodate everyone in your community, bearing in mind that the responsibility to lead Ipele to its next level of socio-economic development has been placed on your shoulders.
“In the same vein, I implore the people of Ipele to ensure that Kabiyesi’s reign is significantly peaceful and successful. His success depends greatly on your loyalty, co-operation and support,” The Governor said.
Others at the event included the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly and APC candidate for Owo constituency 1, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi; APC candidate for Akoko Southwest/SouthEast Federal Constituency, Asiwaju Gboyega Adefarati, and the APC candidate for Owo Constituency 2, Mrs Witherspoon Renike, and others.
