The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Oyo State has congratulated Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on the occasion of his 50th coronation anniversary.
The party in a statement signed by its Caretaker Publicity Secreatry, Dr AbdulAzeez Olatunde, said Oba Adeyemi’s reign has been a momentous one.
It said the monarch’s library is a worthy cultural experience, adding that “one will never wish him to stop, when listening to his cultural renditions.”
“That Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo is a blessing to Yoruba race and can best be attested to during the recent the Oranmiyan and Sango cultural festivals.Seeing the Yorubas from Cuba, Brazil, Bahamas and even nearby Dahomey and Sabe in jubilant mood for being with their biological descendants is a thing of joy.
“Moreover, we cannot end this felicitation and congratulations without mentioning the unparalleled support of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s contribution to the success of His Excellency, late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi’s eight years government, with lots of timely advice as at when due, which contributed immensely to the unparalleled success of the APC Government on Security, Education, Health, Infrastructural development, to mention just a few of those nostalgic eight years of KOSELERI achievements.
“On behalf of Chief Akin Oke led Caretaker State Executive Committee of the APC and the entire members of the party in Oyo State, we wish His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, more success-laden achievement years, long and healthy life on the throne and meritorious service to Yoruba race on the throne of his forefathers,” APC said.