Ms Afuye said that Eruobodo remains the right family to produce the next Obanla.
He warned farmers against rushing to plant following the recent pattern of rainfall.
According to the circular, the new policy is to reduce undue financial pressure on parents and curb excesses associated with such ceremonies.
The stool became vacant following the death of Oba Olu Adeyemi, from the Arakale ruling house, on August 9, 2025.
He reiterated the present administration’s commitment to providing free, qualitative, and compulsory education for school-age children in the state.
The deputy governor appealed to the Afata family to withdraw the case they instituted at the court to facilitate a seamless selection process.
“Such illegality cannot stand in the face of the law.’’
She warned the residents to desist from such unwholesome acts that could trigger environmental degradation.
Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye says N2 billion has been committed to upgrading schools across the 16 local government areas and 18 LCDAs in Ekiti.
The APC chairman was kidnapped by suspected gunmen while driving home in Imesi-Ekiti, in Gbonyin Local Council Area of Ekiti on Saturday.
