The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has celebrated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, as the foremost monarch celebrated his 50th birthday.
The congratulatory message of Iba Adams was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Friday.
He described Oba Ogunwusi as a big inspiration to the Yoruba traditional institution, adding that the monarch has, since his ascension to the royal stool, been contributing more by promoting Yoruba culture and tradition than any other king in recent times.
He said: “I wish Kabiesi well in his new age.
“Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is a big inspiration to Yoruba traditional institutions.
“He is a role model that many of the Yoruba obas look up to.
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“Kabiesi has brought a lot of innovations and reforms to the traditional institution, and it is a demonstration of his unequal passion for the development of the royal stool.
“As the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, I rejoice with the good people of Ife, the Osun State Government as well as the entire Yoruba race as the Arole Oodua is celebrating this milestone.
“Kabiesi is the pride of our race and we will continue to support his vision for the development and progress of the Yoruba race.
“As we celebrate Kabiesi’s golden jubilee, I pray to God to grant our revered monarch good health, sound mind and more grace for him to continue to be such a blessing to the Yoruba race in general.”
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