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Obalodo celebrates Ewi of Ado-Ekiti on 80th birthday

Mr Oguntoyinbo described Oba Adejugbe as peace loving, humble, compassionate and friendly personality.

• November 19, 2025
Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe
Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe

The Obalodo of Oye Kingdom, High Chief Bamitale Oguntoyinbo has congratulated the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe on his 80th birthday and 35th anniversary on the throne.

Mr Oguntoyinbo congratulated the traditional ruler in a statement issued on Wednesday in Oye-Ekiti.

He described Oba Adejugbe as peace loving, humble, compassionate and friendly personality.

Mr Oguntoyinbo said he was delighted to be associated with Ewi of Ado-Ekiti whose passion for growth and development of his town was exceptional and effectious.

He said, “I want to humbly congratulate the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, His Royal Majestic, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi lll as he celebrates his 80th Birthday and 35th anniversary on the throne.

“Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe is a peace loving, humble, compassionate and friendly personality who derives joy in development.

”His royal majestic passion for development of his town since the creation of Ekiti State on October 1,1996 is highly commendable. I am delighted to be associated with you and to learn from your wealth of experience in community development and good leadership qualities.

“I pray that God will continually strengthen you, grant you good health and long life on the throne of your forefathers.”

He thanked the wife of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Olori Abosede Adejugbe for her unconditional support and love for the traditional ruler.

Mr Oguntoyinbo described Olori Adejugbe as a strong pillar and dependable soulmate of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti who also derives joy in the progress of the town.

He also commended the Ewi-in-Council, Ado Progressive Union and Progressive youths for their support towards the achievement recorded by Oba Adejugbe since the creation of Ekiti state on October 1, 1996. 

(NAN)

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