Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State – The chairman of Ikere-Ekiti Local Government Area, Mr. [Name], has sparked controversy with an unconventional oath-taking ceremony, where he swore in new supervisors and advisors with an ‘Ògún’ totem and the Quran.
The ceremony, which took place on [Date], has generated mixed reactions from residents and stakeholders, with some hailing the chairman’s commitment to accountability and others condemning the act as primitive and unbecoming of a public office holder.
During the ceremony, the chairman and the new appointees held an ‘Ògún’ totem, a symbol of the Yoruba god of ironworking, and swore to uphold the tenets of their office. The chairman also used the Quran to reinforce the oath, a move seen as a nod to the state’s diverse religious heritage.
While some have praised the chairman’s creativity and commitment to accountability, others have criticized the act as barbaric and unbecoming of a public office holder. “This is not what we expect from a government official,” said a resident. “We need people who will uphold the law and modern values, not resort to ancient practices.”
The state government has yet to react to the incident, but observers are waiting to see if the chairman’s actions will have any consequences for his tenure in office.
In related news, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has applauded outgoing local government chairmen for their service to the state and sworn in 38 new local government chairmen, urging them to prioritize security and revenue generation.
The governor also warned the new chairmen against corruption and advised them to work hard to surpass expectations.
