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Ekiti Parapo UK Inaugurates New Executives

Tunde Oluwasimirin

It’s a new dawn!

After a long time of thick cloud and there is rain, the cloud is clear and after the night, there is always the morning, A New Dawn! That seems to be the story of Ekiti Parapo UK as we just rose from the stormy moments of our election.

A new kilometre stone was reached as Ekiti Parapo UK wishes to formally inaugurated its newly elected Executive Council following a series of election and supplementary election and a period of intense internal engagements. The election, which reaffirmed the mandate of our immediate past President and other executive members, marks a renewed chapter of service, unity, and progress for our association and for Ekiti sons and daughters across the United Kingdom and those back home.

Under the leadership of the Com. Olamide Idowu, whose first tenure witnessed unprecedented transformation—including the expansion of the association beyond London to a fully UK-wide body, the establishment of a functional website, a digital radio platform, improved visibility, and the introduction of developmental programmes—we stand ready to build on these achievements with deeper commitment, fresh ideas, and a team of competent, passionate, and visionary executives as listed below:

Olamide Idowu                          Pressident

Olumuyiwa Adesua                  Vice President

Tosin Owonifari                         General Secretary      

Kunle Ayodele Alara                Assistant General Secretary

Kolawole Fatimehin                 Financial Secretary

Adedolapo Adewumi               Treasurer

Tunde Oluwasimirin               P R O

Agbo Akomolafe II                    Legal Officer

Ayokunle Agunbiade               Social Secretary

Justinah Olowolafe                   Assistant Social Secretary

Olusola Owoeye                         Welfare Officer

Abimbola Fakehinde                Assistant Welfare Officer

Yeyetunde Abiodun                  Auditor

Kenneth Olubusi                        Chief Whip

 RESTORING LOVE, UNITY & PURPOSE

Ekiti Parapo UK was founded on our timeless values of Omoluwabi, collective strength, and a shared heritage as Ekiti people. While recent events created tension and temporary division, our renewed mandate reflects the overwhelming desire for stability, love, and unity among our members. What binds us together is stronger than whatever tends to divide us.

The new administration extends an open arm of reconciliation to all members who genuinely wish to return home and contribute to the progress of our dear association. We believe that growth is faster when we stand together, guided by mutual respect, transparency, and a deep sense of responsibility to one another and to our homeland, Ekiti.

RECOMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT & IMPACT BACK HOME

Our vision for the next tenure is firmly rooted in measurable impact—both in the UK and in Ekiti State. We will intensify efforts in:

• Educational and community development projects in Ekiti
• Support initiatives for youths, widows, and vulnerable groups
• Strengthening partnerships with Ekiti-based institutions, NGOs, and government agencies
• Promoting cultural heritage and unity among Ekiti indigenes in the diaspora
• Expanding our media and digital presence for global relevance
• Providing support network for all Ekiti persons in the UK

Ekiti Parapo UK is not just an association; it is a movement committed to leaving lasting footprints of progress.

CLARIFICATION ON THE BREAKAWAY FACTION

In the course of the election, a small group of individuals—driven by personal interests—attempted to destabilise the association by forming a parallel association using our identity. Let it be clearly stated:

Ekiti Parapo UK remains one united, legally recognized, and constitutionally structured body.

Any attempt to impersonate, duplicate, or undermine this association is a direct violation of our constitution and will be responded to decisively.

While we maintain a posture of peace, unity, and reconciliation, we equally owe our members a duty to uphold the integrity of this association. Therefore:

• Strict disciplinary measures will be implemented against individuals or groups acting in ways that threaten the unity, credibility, or progress of Ekiti Parapo UK.
• The association will not hesitate to apply all constitutional provisions to protect its name, operations, and membership from sabotage or misinformation.
• Members are advised to engage only with the officially recognized leadership and platforms of Ekiti Parapo UK.

Our commitment to unity must not be mistaken for tolerance of acts that seek to destroy what generations before us have laboured to build.

A NEW ERA OF TRANSPARENCY, STABILITY, AND PROGRESS

As we step into this new phase, the Executive Council assures all members of:

• Transparent leadership
• Inclusive decision-making
• Strengthened communication
• Fair and just application of the constitution
• Unwavering dedication to the upliftment of Ekiti people everywhere

We call on all well-meaning sons and daughters of Ekiti in the UK to join hands with this new administration as we build an association that reflects pride, dignity, unity, and purpose.

Ekiti Parapo UK is stronger today than it has ever been.

The journey ahead is bright, and together, we shall move forward.