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Governance in any form transcends the old practices of making empty promises whereby the people would easily fall for half-truths, deceit and pretence in the name of playing politics. Aside from the well-known primary duty of any responsible government in improving the lots of the citizenry in terms of economic empowerment, it is remarkable that taking dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of the people is to reward them for the trust they have in the leadership to provide basic amenities and protect lives and property.
Living up to its billing as a responsible government, therefore, the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun officially opened a 2.1-kilometre Lantoro-Elite-Idi-Aba Road, Abeokuta, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, on June 16, 2021. Unexpectedly, the official event later crystallized into a carnival-like reception for the Governor and his entourage, with various interest groups such as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (
Declare public holiday for traditional religion adherents, Elebuibon urges South-West govs Declare public holiday for traditional religion adherents, Elebuibon urges South-West govs
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Foremost Ifa Priest, Chief Yemi Elebuibon, has urged the governors of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti and Lagos states to set aside a day as a public holiday for traditional religion adherents in order to promote Yoruba cultures and traditions.
Elebuibon stated this while speaking as a special guest at a one day stakeholders meeting organised for Ogun State Alternate Medicine Practitioners, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, recently.
The traditionalist said traditional religion adherents also deserve to enjoy a public holiday like their Christians and Muslims brothers, appreciating former governor of Osun State, Engr Rauf Aregbesola, for setting aside a day for traditionalists.