The 2018 annual Udiroko traditional festival held Tuesday 21st of August at the palace of the Ewi Oba (Dr) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III with dignitaries from across the nation in attendance. In attendance also was Governor Peter Ayodele Fayose and entourage.

The event which had commenced couple of days before the grand finale of Tuesday featured varying activities of all kinds of traditional games which included display from warriors, traditionalists, Ndigbos, Idomas, Ebiras and prayers for the state which was capped with thanksgiving.

Speaking with pressmen at the event, Young Democratic Party House of Representative aspirant for Ekiti Central, Constituency 1, Olabode John Wesley MFR decried the state of recent killings in the state and urged the government to place more priority on the security of lives and property. He also said in the absence of security in the state, foreign investors will stay clear which will further dwindle the economy.

He spoke also on the increased rate of crime and unemployment in the state. He promised that when elected into office as Member House of Representatives, he will ensure youths are gainfully engaged to reduce idleness and crime in the state.

He congratulated the Kabiyesi and the entire people of Ado Ekiti on the success of this year’s Udiroko Festival and prayed the coming year will be greater.