Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday presented first class staff of office to the new Olupo of Ajase-Ipo Oba Ismail Yahaya Atoloye Alebiosu three days after appointment.
The governor called on traditional rulers to counsel and educate their subjects to be good citizens and continue to work for communal and national peace, harmony and tranquility.
AbdulRazaq specifically commended the people of Ajase-Ipo for the peace that heralded the nomination of the new monarch.
“Traditional institution remains a veritable tool for grassroots mobilisation, cohesion, socio-economic and political development. As the custodians of tradition and culture of the people, the Royal Fathers are required to assist Government to counsel and educate their subjects to be good citizens, so that peace, harmony and tranquility can be maintained,” AbdulRazaq said at the event held at Ajase-Ipo in Irepodun local government area.
He reiterated the administration’s support and respect for traditional institution.
“As an administration, we will always respect the culture, custom and tradition of our communities. This is exactly what played out throughout the selection process. We simply stuck with the choice of the people. We believe that is the path of honour, peace, and sustainable development,” he said.
AbdulRazaq congratulated the new Olupo of Ajase-Ipo on his popular choice by the people and urged him to ride on his goodwill to rally the people for unity and peace for the development of Ajase-Ipo.
He commended the traditional institution for the good roles they have played so far in ensuring peace in the state and encouraged them to do more.
“I join other compatriots to sue for increased understanding and accommodation amongst ourselves. Peace, security and development of Nigeria lie in everyone playing their roles as patriotic citizens. This is especially true of leaders,” AbdulRazaq added.
