The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has congratulated the Arole Oduduwa, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 52nd birthday anniversary, describing him as a revered traditional ruler whose reign continues to strengthen Yoruba unity, promote cultural heritage and inspire national development.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, today, the state chairman of the party, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, described the Ooni as a symbol of peace, wisdom, cultural preservation and progressive leadership whose influence extends beyond Ile-Ife to the entire Yoruba race and Nigeria at large.
The state APC chairman noted that the Ooni’s reign has continued to demonstrate the significant role of traditional institutions in fostering unity, encouraging peaceful co-existence and promoting the rich cultural values that define the Yoruba people.
Lawal acknowledged the monarch’s contributions to the promotion of Yoruba heritage, youth empowerment, tourism, economic opportunities and national cohesion, noting that his royal influence and engagement with people across different backgrounds have continued to strengthen the place of traditional leadership in the contemporary society.
According to him, the Ooni’s commitment to the unity and advancement of the Yoruba race remains worthy of commendation, particularly at a time when Nigeria requires the collective wisdom, co-operation and support of its traditional institutions and political leaders to achieve sustainable development.
The APC chairman further described the Ooni as an important custodian of the historical identity of Ile-Ife, the ancestral home of the Yoruba people, stressing that the preservation of the town’s heritage remains essential to the continued appreciation of Yoruba civilisation across generations.
“On behalf of the leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, I heartily congratulate His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.
“The Ooni of Ife occupies a special place in our history, culture and collective identity as Yoruba people.
“His reign represents a continuing commitment to cultural preservation, peace, unity and the advancement of our people.
“We celebrate his wisdom, royal dignity and efforts towards building bridges across communities and generations,” Lawal stated.
The Osun APC chairman prayed for Almighty God’s continued protection, sound health, renewed strength and long life for the revered monarch, wishing him many more years of peaceful and impactful reign on the sacred throne of his forebears.
In Lawal’s words: “We join the royal family, the people of Ile-Ife and well-wishers across the world in celebrating the Ooni of Ife on this special occasion, wishing His Imperial Majesty a fulfilling birthday anniversary and many more years of exemplary royal service”.
e-SIGNED:
*Sooko TAJUDEEN LAWAL*
*Osun State APC Chairman*
