Asiwaju Odo O’odua, Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku on Friday felicitated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi lll, the permanent chairman of council of traditional rulers and chiefs in Oyo State on the occasion of his 83rd birth anniversary.
In his congratulatory message to the Alaafin of Oyo, Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) in Oyo State showered encomiums and adulations on the first class monarch on the occasion of his 83rd birthday.
He said: “Alaafin is a wonderful traditional leader and very highly detribalised, wonderful, fascinating, excellent and unputdownable monarch. Kabiyesi is an exceptionally rare gem and likable personality.”
Ajanaku who is extremely busy preparing for the final burial of his late mother, Mrs. Victoria Olakitan Ajanaku who died on Friday 20th, 2021 described Alaafin as Oracle of wisdom, a custodian of Yoruba culture and heritage who should be celebrated by the entirety of Oduduwa land on this significant day.
“I appreciate His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi lll, the Alaafin of Oyo on his day as he clocks 83 today 15 October, 2021. It is his day as chosen by the Lord and I leverage it as an opportunity to show my gratitude as Asiwaju Odo O’odua to the great leader for his protection of Yoruba Culture and territories from the invaders, especially at this trial period.”
“On behalf of myself and the entire youths of Yorubaland, I wish to say that Alaafin is an enigmatic and pragmatic person, whose uncommon leadership qualities and strong belief in the peace, unity and progress of our dear nation, have combined to make him one of the most highly respected monarchs in Nigeria today.
“May God Almighty bless the age of His Imperial Majesty as we wish him long life, good health, prosperity, divine favour and protection.”
“Happy birthday Your Majesty!” Asiwaju Ajanaku stated.
