Posted by Rapid relocation of the Iworoko Ekiti Central Market in the Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State is a priority for the state’s administration in an effort to end the tragically frequent occurrence of car accidents that kill innocent bystanders.
In a reasonable manner, the administration also pledged to move quickly to install a new Alaworoko, a position that had been empty since 2019 due to Oba Aladejana’s death, in order to entice growth to the town.
During a courtesy visit to her office in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, the deputy governor of Ekiti State, made the vow on Wednesday while meeting with community stakeholders, who were escorted by Princess Aladejana, the regent.
In a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Victor Ogunje, Mrs. Afuye expressed her deep sadness over the ongoing problem of vehicular accidents at Iworoko Market, which has resulted in the tragic deaths of traders and other citizens. She promised that this terrible trend will be put an end to.
It has been long overdue for the request to relocate the central market, which has been producing persistent carnages, according to the Deputy Governor, who also revealed that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is incurably devoted to protecting the lives of the people.
Regarding the tragic loss of life among your indigenous people in the market car crash, please accept my condolences on behalf of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Over the course of five years, I counted nearly four occurrences. This cannot be tolerated.
It became clear to me that the market’s relocation is a major deal when I heard that the House of Assembly had approved a resolution suggesting the move.
“I am confident that Governor Biodun Oyebanji will take immediate action to address your concerns and resolve the situation,” you said.
In her plea to have a new Alaworoko installed—the position had been empty for more than five years—Mrs. Afuye warned the community against taking baseless legal action that could delay the selection.
We are prepared for you, so make sure you do your research carefully. It came to my attention that the Iworoko Chieftaincy Declaration was contentious. The process will be expedited and the necessary correction will be made promptly.
During their remarks during the parley, Princess Bolanle Ogundola, the town’s regent, and Engr. Tajudeen Fatayo, president of the Iworoko Progressive Union, expressed their deep sorrow over the 2019 truck crash that killed fifteen people.
The Regent has pleaded with the government to remove all barriers and appoint a substantive monarch so that she can be reunited with her family in light of the apparent delay in the installation of a new traditional ruler.
The Regent has pleaded with the government to remove all barriers and appoint a substantive monarch so that she can be reunited with her family in light of the apparent delay in the installation of a new traditional ruler.
Two individuals lost their lives when a car went into the market not long ago, according to Engr. Fatayo, who spoke at length about the move of the market.
Regrettably, despite a few small incidents, four deadly accidents occurred within the industry in just five years.
According to Fatayo, the town had already done a lot of work in finding a new location for the market, but they were still irritated because one family was acting as a roadblock by asserting ownership of certain community-owned land.
The authorities should take action against this family, in our opinion. Their claim to all of Iworoko Ekiti’s territory is puzzling, given that they do not actually control the town.
Due to their desire for independence, they are going to the extreme measure of splitting the town in half. All of these things are driving a wedge between us, and the government needs to step in to prevent a catastrophe.
In a fervent plea, Fatayo urged the government to investigate instances of land encroachment on property owned by Iworoko Community High School in order to protect the educational legacy of the town.