Ondo monarchs celebrate Akeredolu at 67, describe him as fearless Omoluabi, pathfinder
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers under the leadership of the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Odundun II, has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on the occasion of his 67th birthday.
According to a press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure and Chairman of the Council, Mr. Michael Adeyeye, dated July 21 and copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER, the traditional rulers described the Governor as a fearless and courageous man, who could be best called a pathfinder for the Yoruba race.
“There is no iota of contradiction that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu berthed and championed the Amotekun Security in the South West against all odds as a way to show his unrelenting commitment to the security and welfare of his people.
“Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu had on various occasions exhibited the true virtue of the Omoluabi trait which is the hallmark of an average Yoruba Man.
“As the Governor of the sunshine state, you have performed excellently well in all ramifications with an uncommon courage to stand with your God given conviction to protect the weak and the less privileged
“Your Excellency, the entire Ondo State Monarchs are united on this joyous occasion of your birthday in their prayers and supplications to God to grant you quick recovery and good health so that you can continue the good work which you have started in our dear state,” the statement said.