Ekiti: Igede Community Elects New Traditional Head

• John Francis Ogbodo has been elected as the new traditional head, Ad’Igede 1, for the Igede ethnic group in Ekiti state.
• Ogbodo won the election in Ado-Ekiti with 19 votes, defeating his opponent, Ojo Agwu, who received 12 votes.
• The election was overseen by community leaders and stakeholders from across the six South West states.
• The new traditional head’s leadership is expected to foster unity, peaceful coexistence, and well-being among the Igede people in Ekiti state.
• Ogbodo pledged to unite the Igede community and strengthen relationships with the host stakeholders.

The Igede ethnic group in Ekiti State has elected John Francis Ogbodo as the new traditional head, Ad’Igede 1 of Ekiti. The election took place in Ado-Ekiti, where Ogbodo secured 19 votes to defeat his opponent, Ojo Agwu, who garnered 12 votes.

The election process was conducted with the oversight of community leaders and stakeholders from the six South West states. Chief Alex Otumala, the chairman of the electoral committee, described the election as credible and in line with the Igede Traditional Council’s agreements. He emphasized that the election was a decisive step in selecting a leader who will guide the community towards peaceful coexistence.

Chief Godwin Oga-ede, the committee’s secretary, pointed out that the leadership vacuum in recent years had hindered the integration of the Igede people into Ekiti’s activities, but with Ogbodo’s leadership, the community’s unity and relationships with local stakeholders will improve.

In his acceptance speech, Ogbodo expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the community and pledged to work towards uniting the Igede people and promoting peace in Ekiti state.