?By E K Ajanlekoko.
Ekiti Parapo UK has declared 3 days of mourning of their irreparable loss of two monarchs to terrorists attack in the state on Monday, 29th January 2024.
The president of the association, Comrade Olamide Idowu stated that after due consultation with the rest of the Executive, the organisation agreed to observe 3 days of mourning to reflect on the failure of Nigeria Government to protect the citizens. He said, it is no longer news that the government has failed to protect lives and property of Nigerians.
The 3 day mourning will involve changing their logo on all of the organisation’s social media platforms (facebook and whatsapp). Similarly, posting messages on our official whatsapp page will be restricted during the three (3) days mourning period, while the organisation’s official telephone line (07440639223) would be opened to members who might want to express their feelings, discuss the incident and Convey their Condolences to Communities Affected, the People and Government of Ekiti State.
Darkness engulfed the entire state yesterday with the assassination by Kidnappers of Elesun of Esun-Ekiti (Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin) and Onijomo of Imojo Ekiti (Oba Olatunji Samuel Olusola), who was an Associate Professor in the Department of Quantity Surveyor, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State of Nigeria.
Comrade Idowu promised to put on display the pictures of Elesun of Esun-Ekiti (Oba Ogunsakin) and Onijomo of Imojo Ekiti (Oba Olatunji Olusola) for members to pay their last respect during its upcoming general meeting in February 2024.
On behalf of all members of Ekiti Parapo UK, Comrade Idowu has sent condolences to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, entire people of the Ekiti State and particularly the families of the deceased Royal fathers and their towns.
He said, we are confident that the government of Mr Biodun Oyebanji will do everything possible to apprehend the criminals who have caused the entire state this irreparable pain.
Picture AfricaEye.