Ekiti Traditional Ruler Demands Constitutional Roles For Grassroots Development.

Ekiti Traditional Ruler Demands Constitutional Roles For Grassroots Development.

The Onijan of Ijan Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Aladesuyi, has urged the federal government to grant constitutional roles to traditional rulers in the country to promote rapid development at the grassroots.

He argued that assigning specific responsibilities to the monarchs would enable them to contribute more effectively to the development of their respective communities.

Oba Aladesuyi made these remarks during an event marking his first coronation anniversary in Ijan-Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

He also advised the government to adopt a long-term approach to alleviate the effects of fuel subsidy removal on citizens.

During the well-attended event, over 10 eminent Nigerians were honoured with honorary chieftaincy titles, and nearly 20 sons and daughters of the town were recognised for their contributions to the development of the community, Ekiti State, and Nigeria.

The first-class monarch stated, “I believe we need the federal government to provide traditional rulers with the opportunity to rule and serve, given their proximity to the people and their subjects, as well as their role as custodians of tradition and culture.