A group of 31 traditional rulers from the South East Yagba District in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State has expressed deep shock and disappointment over a circulating video in which former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, was seen reportedly hurling insults at the member representing Yagba East/West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency, Hon. Leke Abejide.
In an open letter addressed to Melaye and obtained by a PlatinumPost correspondent on Friday, the monarchs denounced the former senator’s remarks, describing them as unacceptable.
Passing a vote of confidence on Abejide as a credible representative of the constituency, the traditional rulers cautioned Melaye to desist from what they described as politics of bitterness and divisive rhetoric, warning that continued hostility could draw the “wrath of their ancestors” as well as the displeasure of the people.
The letter stated in part:”We, the Traditional Rulers of the towns and villages of South East Yagba District of Yagba East LGA, Kogi State, are shocked and disappointed by your recent video where you insulted and abused Elder Leke Abejide, our esteemed son and Representative at the House of Representatives.
“We invoke the wisdom of our ancestors and the blessings of God in our lives, and we strongly condemn your statements as false, baseless, and unacceptable. Your attack on Hon. (Elder) Leke Abejide reflects poorly on you and shows a total lack of the ‘Omoluabi’ virtue expected of a true Yoruba descendant.”
They further urged Melaye to embrace constructive engagement rather than sowing discord.
“We advise you to stop the politics of rancour and divisive rhetoric, lest you incur the wrath of our ancestors and the displeasure of our people. Instead, focus on constructive dialogue and respect for others, that our land may prosper and our Okun people may live in peace,” the monarchs said.
Reaffirming their support for the lawmaker, the monarchs added:”We fully endorse and support Elder Leke Abejide, and we will not tolerate any further attacks on his person or reputation. We pray that God and our ancestors will continue to guide him and grant him wisdom in his endeavours.”
The letter carried the signatures of 31 royal fathers, including HRM Oba Alhaji S. A. Mohammed, Olukotun of Ife-Olukotun and Chairman; HRM Oba Lamidi Folorunsho Ayeni, Elejuku of Ejuku Kingdom and Vice Chairman; along with several others from communities across Yagba East.
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