The former deputy governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on the occasion of his 44th birthday.
Omisore, a palace chief in Ife, holding the title of “Apesin of the Source,” in his congratulatory message to Ooni on Wednesday, lauded the monarch for his fatherly role, describing him as a blessing to Yoruba race, Nigeria and Africa, while also commending his stance on peace and development of humankind.
“It is with greatest respect and honour, I share the joy of the entire Ife Kingdom in celebrating Your Majesty, the Ooni of Ife and the Arole Oodua, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja I, thanking God, who has graced the people of Ife Kingdom and Yoruba land with the most gracious beloved Royal Father.”
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Omisore, an Ife-born politician, also the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last governorship election in Osun State, lauded Ooni Ogunwusi, as father who has positioned himself as an epitome of love, and had shown “great interest” in the progress of Yoruba nation since he assumed the throne of his forefathers as the Ooni of Ife.
“The Yoruba race has attained world recognition and admiration due to the nobility and greatness of your throne, while Your Majesty’s wise, unbiased and non-partisan leadership has brought peace and happiness to the Ife Kingdom, Yoruba nation, Nigeria and Africa at large,” Omisore said.
His message further reads: “Your Majesty has demonstrated leadership as a man of peace, a revered Royal Father, with great interest of your subjects at heart, and all your actions in the past years of your kingship have shown that you are for a peaceful co-existence in Ife kingdom, Yoruba land, Nigeria and Africa as a whole.”
“It is with great honour I, hereby join the numerous Ife indigenes, your subjects, and Yoruba Obas to felicitate with Your Majesty on this special day of yours, while also taking this joyful opportunity to pray God to always bestow His blessings upon Your Majesty and the people of the Ife Kingdom.
“I am equally praying for a long life, peaceful reign and more God’s wisdom for your rulership from Ife kingdom for more fruitful years ahead, as we the people of Ife revere you, our Royal Father, Your Majesty with high regard and respect.”
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