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Ekiti Kingmakers Seek Ooni’s Intervention As Alara Selection Stalls For Six Months
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Politics · Ekiti State · 11 h ago
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The Alara-in-Council and the people of Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have appealed to the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, to intervene in the ongoing process for the selection of a new Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti. The appeal was contained in a statement signed
The people of Aramoko urged the Ooni to plead with the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, to allow the kingmakers to reconvene and conclude the selection process for the vacant traditional stool.
According to the statement, Aramoko-Ekiti, founded by descendants of Oduduwa, shares a strong cultural and spiritual relationship with Ile-Ife, stressing that its customs, crown and chieftaincy rites are closely connected to the ancient Yoruba city.
The council explained that the selection process commenced in April 2026 in accordance with the Alara of Aramoko Chieftaincy Declaration and the Ekiti State Chieftaincy Law.
It said three princes were shortlisted through Ifa consultation conducted by Baba Araba Elebuibon, after which the 12 kingmakers voted to select the next Alara.
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