The Olukere of Ikere, Odo Oja, Ikere Ekiti, Oba Ayodele OBASOYIN has rejoiced with all Christians in Ikere, Ekiti and Nigeria at large on the occasion of this year’s Easter Celebration.
The traditional ruler in a statement made available to Newsmen said that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to guide the flock, and the enduring legacy he left for humanity calls for deeper reflection at this time and always.
Oba OBASOYIN also described the occasion as a way to show love and unity among Muslims and their Christians counterparts.
“I rejoice with Christians, especially in Ikere Ekiti, on the commemoration of the historic travails and ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ. The moment reminds us of everything that Jesus Christ stood for: his unshakable faith in God, his undiluted love and sacrifice for humanity, his avuncularity and tolerance, and his forgiving spirit.
Olukere urged citizens to seize the moment to renew their faith in God, unite for both local and national growth, and to help one another to uphold goodness and justice.
Oba Ayodele Obasoyin who eulogized the various policies and programmes of Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration, maintained that Ekiti people have continued to enjoy the gains of democracy through his leadership styles.
He called for continous support for the governor to realize his shared prosperity vision for the state.
The Monarch urged Nigerians to keep faith in the President Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda with an assurance that the policies being taken would revamp the Nation’s economy.
He also prayed for the peace and progress of the Community with an assurance that more development would be witnessed in all endeavors in years ahead.