The people of Araromi Ekiti in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State have distanced themselves from recent media remarks made by Mr. Gabriel Olusola Aina regarding the ongoing court case involving the community’s monarch, Oba Babatunde Babalola Adebomi, the Alararomi of Araromi Ekiti.
In a statement issued by the President of Araromi Progressive Union, Mr. Thaddeus Agboola, the community clarified that Mr. Aina’s comments were made in a personal capacity and do not reflect the collective position of Araromi indigenes.“Mr. Aina spoke in his personal capacity and not on behalf of our people,” Mr. Agboola said. “His views are not a product of any meeting or consensus by the community or its recognized leadership.”
He emphasized that since the matter is before the Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, all parties involved should respect the sanctity of the judicial process and avoid making statements that could prejudice the outcome.
“We believe in the sanctity of the judiciary,” he added. “The court is in the best position to determine the facts and deliver justice. We should all allow the legal process to run its full course without undue media interference.”
The statement reaffirmed the community’s commitment to peace, due process, and the rule of law.
Mr. Agboola also cautioned against individuals attempting to speak for the entire community without broad consultation or legitimate backing.
“No one should mislead the public into thinking the community is divided, Araromi Ekiti is united and peace-loving. We respect constituted authority and uphold our values of integrity.”
He appealed to the media, legal practitioners, and members of the public to exercise restraint and act responsibly in their commentary on the case.
“Let us not allow sentiments or misinformation to overshadow the truth. The case is already in court, and we trust the judiciary to do justice,” the statement concluded.
