Kiss-a-thon: Group rejects plans to hold 3-day kissing challenge in Ekiti

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The Ekiti Government has issued a stern warning to a group planning to organize a three-day Kiss-a-thon event in the state. The event, which aims to set a Guinness World Record for the longest period of kissing, is scheduled to take place at a hospitality outlet in the state.

The government, through the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, has expressed its concerns about the event and has warned the organizers against going ahead with it. The statement did not provide specific reasons for the government’s objection to the event, but it indicates that the government considers it inappropriate or potentially problematic.

The Ekiti Government has expressed its strong disapproval of the planned Kiss-a-thon event, describing it as absurd, unhealthy, immoral, and capable of denigrating the state’s image.

The government believes that the event goes against the values of the people of Ekiti and could have a negative moral impact, particularly on the youth. The statement highlights the government’s commitment to upholding moral standards and maintaining the positive image of the state.

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism in Ekiti State has issued a prohibition on hosting the Kiss-a-thon event or any similar events in any facility within the state.

The ministry urges members of the Ekiti Hoteliers’ Association to actively monitor their establishments to ensure they are not used for events that could bring embarrassment to the government and people of Ekiti State.

The statement emphasizes the ministry’s commitment to maintaining the reputation and dignity of the state and calls for cooperation from all stakeholders in upholding these values.

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