Speaking on behalf of other monarchs from Ekiti South, the Elemure of Emure Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, said they had resolved that all political parties must field a candidate from South in the collective interest. He said: “We should have a candidate, who should emerge from the south, irrespective of political party. Where a particular area is not considered in the scheme of things, that will amount to marginalisation.”The Ologotun of Ogotun Ekiti, Oba Samuel Ajibade, said the people of the South had waited for too long. “We are part of Ekiti State, so any candidate from Ekiti South should be supported,” he said. Speaking on behalf of Ekiti North kings, the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Olatunji, “we believe in principle of justice and fairness.

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2018 06:22 UTC