Ajadi felicitates Ooni of Ife at 51, describes him as symbol of unity, royal wisdom

The Southwest Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 51st birthday celebration today, Friday, October 17, 2025.

In a goodwill message, Ajadi described the Ooni as “a symbol of unity, peace, and wisdom” whose reign has continued to bring pride and honour to the Yoruba race and Nigeria as a whole.

“Kabiyesi is not just a monarch; he is a bridge-builder, a peacemaker, and a visionary leader whose influence transcends ethnic and religious boundaries,” Ajadi said. “At 51, His Majesty remains a shining example of how traditional leadership can blend with modern ideas to promote national harmony and development.”

Ajadi, who was a presidential aspirant of the NNPP during the 2023 general election, recalled his courtesy visit to the Ooni’s palace on May 14, 2022, as part of his nationwide consultations at the time.

He noted that the warm reception he received from the monarch reflected the Ooni’s open-mindedness and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity and progress.

“When I visited His Imperial Majesty during my presidential consultation, I was deeply impressed by his counsel and fatherly advice,” Ajadi reminisced. “He spoke passionately about selfless leadership, youth empowerment, and national unity — values I still hold dearly.”

The NNPP chieftain, who also contested as the party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, lauded the Ooni’s continued support for youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and peacebuilding efforts across Nigeria and beyond.

“Kabiyesi’s initiatives in youth development and cultural diplomacy have projected the Yoruba heritage globally,” Ajadi noted. “On this special day, I join millions of Nigerians and well-wishers around the world to celebrate a royal father whose reign has brought light, hope, and inspiration to our nation.”

Ajadi concluded his message with a heartfelt prayer for the monarch, wishing him long life, sound health, and divine wisdom to continue his noble service to humanity.

“May Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, reign in peace and wisdom for many more decades to come,” he stated.