Politicians in Ede, Osun State have been urged to embrace all time peace and competitive developments for more transformations of the ancient city rather than pursuing self serving agenda.
This appeal was made by Alhaji Sulaimon Adebayo, the President, Ede Elders Council [Igbimo Agbaagba Omo Ilu Ede] on the heels of a recent confrontation between different political stakeholders.
Alhaji Adebayo said good leadership involves sacrifice, tolerance of political differences, forbearance and not violence.
Alhaji Adebayo spoke at a parley with different political groups following a recent hullabaloo triggered by conflicting interests in the establishment of a project which almost led to a breakdown of peace in the city.
Ede is traditionally known for its serenity and singleness.
In a statement issued by the Director of Publicity of Ede Elders Council, Chief Ayodele Adeyemo, the Elders unanimously impressed it on the feuding parties that the adage “yara kan soso ni Ede” (which implies that Ede people are naturally bonded and inseparable) is not a mere coincidence but a natural and traditional phenomenon.
He frowned at misuse and indiscretion use of social media to fan embers of discord or tarnishing reputation of innocent personalities.
Alhaji Adebayo also said what should be the immediate concern of Ede citizens should be how to salvage many houses destroyed recently by the wind storms that rendered many people homeless.
He appealed to individuals and government agencies especially NEMA and OSEMA to come to the aids of the rainstorms victims.
He solicited for relief materials to the hapless victims of the natural disaster. He therefore urged the politicians and Ede citizens worldwide to mobilise donations and essential materials to those languishing in the effects of the disaster.
The two groups led by Hon Adeyemi Elliott and Hon Lukman Afolabi appreciated the noble and fatherly roles of the Ede Elders Council.
The two political leaders assured that with the prompt intervention of Oba Munirudeen Lawal, Laminisa, the Timi of Edeland and well meaning Ede Elders Council, peace and tranquility of the city would be mutually guided and ensured.
They also promised to take a census of property destroyed by the recent tornado with a view to bringing the plights of the victims to relevant agencies at both Federal and State governments levels.
