JKF Disagrees With Wife Over BAO's 4+4 At Isan Unity Day As Community Launches 250 Million Ultra Modern Civic Center

by Idowu Adebomi

It was a carnival like and a display of culture and tradition as Isan Ekiti Unity day was held at the Onisan palace with the sum of 250 million naira launched for the construction of an ultra modern civic centre in the town. The Onisan of Isan Ekiti Oba (Dr) Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon Adetila Ilufemiloye1 who visibly was elated at the large turnout of prominent personalities within and outside the town thanked the people of the town for their continuous support while encouraging the people to live in peace and contribute to the development of the town. The sons and daughters of Isan thonged the palace grounds in their numbers to celebrate the annual festival.The National President of Isan Ekiti Progressive Union Chief Idowu Joseph told reporters that the occasion is held yearly to foster peace and unity within the town and also to bring together the sons and daughters of Isan to enjoy the culture and tradition of the town. High Chief Oyewumi Balogun the Onirefin of Isan Ekiti thanked God for the lives of the residents of Isan Ekiti, he also thanked former Governor Kayode Fayemi his wife for their numerous contributions to the development of the town. He was of the opinion that the Ultra modern civic centre will complement the other development projects such as the establishment of Ekiti State Polytechnic Isan, Command school amongst others. Representing the Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye the deputy governor of Ekiti state extends the goodwill of Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji who was unavoidably absent. Chief Afuye extend the governors message to the people of Isan Ekiti while assuring them of the Government's support at all times.

In her speech, Erelu Bisi Fayemi did not mince words during when she declared the gathering to a political rally of sort as she drums support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's second term. " I don't want people to listen to any side talks or distraction or to think we are having any unresolved issues with the Governor. The many calculations are wrong, either 4+2, 4+1or plus 3 or 6 but we know 4+4 is 8 for Biodun Oyebanji" she concluded. The statement made by Erelu Bisi Fayemi caused a lot of mixed feelings at the gathering as dignitaries and party faithful's present expressed shock at the statement. Apparently reacting to his wife's speech Dr. John Kayode Fayemi disagreed with his wife's position and public pronouncement on the issue as he declared he did not come to Isan to campaign for anybody neither was he interested in the 4+4 agenda. "The Governor is doing well, anyone saying otherwise is either blind and needs help to see clearly.I didn't come here today to campaign for any 4+4 but I want to say that at when the time is right in about two years time God will do that which is right " "Mi o wa loni nitori 4+4 mi o de le so nkankan nipa e sugbon ti asiko ba to Olohun a se eyi ti o wu, he concluded in yoruba. Dr. Fayemi however lauded Governor Oyebanji for the many laudable projects he has executed across the state stating that only a blind fellow will say otherwise as the Governor has touched almost all the areas of Ekiti state when it comes to development. The event was however made colourful when the winner of the Miss Isan 2024 was presented to Erelu with a befitting prize for her while different dance groups, numerous Associations, different tribes who appeared in their attires to grace the occasion most especially the Several dignitaries who also graced the Isan Day 2024 include; former Governor John Kayode Fayemi and his wife Erelu Bisi Fayemi,Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye the deputy governor of Ekiti state House of Reps member Hon. Akin Rotimi, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, Yeye Oge of Isan Ekiti Omowumi Ogungbayibi,and Hon. Sunday Adunmo. Traditional rulers also joined the Isan Monarch to celebrate the Unity day are Olojudo of Ido Captain Ilori Faboro, Oba leo of Erinmope Barrister Babatunde Jemileyin, Onise of Odo Oro Oba Micheal Ademola, Oba Alafon of Ilafon, Oba Peter Falade Oloja of Oloje Ekiti. Others are Attah of Ayede, Oba of Ilemeso and Regents of Ilemeso and Imojo Ekiti. The launching was anchored by the chief of staff to the lagos state governor Hon. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde and other dignitaries who contributed towards the 250 million naira ultra modern civic centre which Governor fayemi assured residents of Isan that the civic center will be hopefully completed before the next Isan day.