Awujale @90 :Hon Fushi Celebrates Oba Adetona
…… describe him as an advocate of Justice
By Tunde Omoniyi
Honourable Funso Jide Adekunle ,the Ogun East Senatorial Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)has congratulated the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru kayode Adetona GCON (Ọgbagba II), on his 90th birthday and 64 years on the throne of his forefathers.
Hon Adekunle in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media Comrade Ikpeama Emmanuel,described Oba Adetona as an advocate of justice,one who sees all Ijebu sons and daughters as his children,and in the moments of adversity,has never turned his eyes away,as he has tried on several occasions to reconcile politicians in deep conflicts without taking sides.
He went further to state Oba Adetona is a visionary and passionate leader who is committed to the growth and development of Ijebuband, the Ijebu sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora as well as Nigeria as a whole.
According to Hon Fushi,”At 90, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba Agbotemole, the Awujale of Ijebu land, is among the oldest traditional rulers, not only in Yoruba land but also in the entire country. He is also one of the longest-reigning monarchs held in high esteem beyond the chores of Nigeria.”
“Ijebu-Ode has grown in leaps and bounds under his reign. Its population has increased geometrically,the town is now proud of more industries and other commercial ventures, tertiary institutions, hospitals, five-star hotels, and numerous housing estates.”
“His reign exemplifies how a traditional leader should conduct himself and how to treat others, whether they are his subjects or not,his respectable demeanor towards others and his humility and personal integrity are special qualities to be emulated”he submitted.
The former House Of Assembly Candidate in the last general election opined that Awujale has promoted inclusion as the personification of Ijebu unity by rallying sons and daughters from all Ijebu towns and villages to see themselves as one, while congratulating the Awujale on his dual celebration.
“On this momentous celebration of His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Adetona, my family,my constituency, senatorial district and my great party New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ogun state chapter,celebrates not just lcon’s birth but the remarkable life he has led, the lives he has touched and the legacy he continues to build.
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“I wish His Majesty a happy birthday and pray that the Almighty God continues to bestow on him wisdom for a continuous reign of peace and love in Ijebuland. May his reign continue to bring prosperity and unity to Ijebuland and beyond.”he stated.
