Ekiti: Council boss swears in advisers, supervisors with ‘God of iron’ Ogun

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Social media is abuzz with viral footage showing supervisors and advisers of Ikere-Ekiti local government area in Ekiti state being sworn in with an ‘Ògún’ totem (cutlass) and the Quran.

Ògún, referred to as the ‘god of iron’, holds significance in African traditional religion, while the Quran is the Holy Book of Muslims.

Since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, public officeholders typically swear an oath of office using the Quran or Bible to pledge loyalty to the Constitution.

However, in Ekiti, the situation is different. Appointees were instructed to swear allegiance to the APC, its Ekiti leaders, the governor, and the deputy while invoking a deity.

Olu Adamolekun presided over the swearing-in ceremony, which took place on 2 May at the Conference Hall of the LGA chairman’s office.

The oath of office was administered to four supervisors and five advisers.

Supervisors included Femi Ayeni representing Are/Aramomi/Ayetoro Ward, Olu Ogundipe from Okeruku Ward, Idowu Omowumi from Atiba/Aafin Ward, and Ajayi Oladele from Ogbonjana Ward.

The advisors were Sola Alonge from Odose Ward, Boluwaji Daramola from llapetu/Ijao Ward, Toyin Owolabi from Agbado/Oyo Ward, Akojiyan Rasaq from Oke Osun Ward, and Filani Motunrayo from Afao/Kajola Ward.

Olu Adamolekun presided over the swearing-in ceremony, which took place on 2 May at the Conference Hall of the LGA Chairman’s office.

The oath of office was administered to four supervisors and five advisers.

Supervisors included Femi Ayeni representing Are/Aramomi/Ayetoro Ward, Olu Ogundipe from Okeruku Ward, Idowu Omowumi from Atiba/Aafin Ward, and Ajayi Oladele from Ogbonjana Ward.

The advisors were Sola Alonge from Odose Ward, Boluwaji Daramola from llapetu/Ijao Ward, Toyin Owolabi from Agbado/Oyo Ward, Akojiyan Rasaq from Oke Osun Ward, and Filani Motunrayo from Afao/Kajola Ward.