Alaafin @50: Oyo Assembly Chief Whip Describes Him As Inspiring Monarch
Written by News Desk on July 18, 2025
The Lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly who is also the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola has hailed the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, Iku Baba Yeye, on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee Birthday.
The Oyo-born Lawmaker extended his warm wishes to the revered Monarch in a Statement he personally made available to the Media in expressing his heartfelt Congratulations to Iku Baba Yeye to mark his 50th glorious birthday.
According to Hon. Oyekola, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade is being celebrated not just as a Prominent Monarch in the Country, but as an Inspiring Monarch, a Custodian of Culture, Symbol of Unity and Strength, as well as an Advocate of Peaceful Co-existence in his domain and beyond.
“Kabiyesi, within the short time that you ascended the throne of your progenitors, your knowledge, leadership, wisdom, and selfless efforts to ensure more rapid development in our great Oyo Alaafin have rekindled our hope for the better. Without being immodest, your reign has been marked by prosperity and peace in the land” Hon Oyekola said.
The ranking Legislator in the Oyo State House of Assembly described the Paramount Ruler as an Oba with distinction and compassion who is leading by example worthy of emulation.
While praying for longevity of life with quality health for the Alaafin of Oyo, Hon Oyekola once again appreciated the foremost Traditional Ruler for his fatherly and Royal blessings and services to humanity, particularly when he physically present at the foundation laying ceremony for Classrooms facilitated by Hon Gbenga Oyekola at Oba Akeem Owoade High School, Elegbo Community, Oyo.
“Baba mi, I join other eminent Nigerians, particularly Oyo Sons and Daughters both at Home and in the Diaspora to congratulate you on this milestone of 50th Birthday. The enviable impact you are making will continue to resonate with us”. The Lawmaker added.
“On behalf of all Atiba Constituents, my family, and my well wishers, I pray for more happiness, more strength, long life, prosperity, and peaceful reign on the throne of your forebears” Hon Oyekola concluded.
