The Aare Onikoyi of Yoruba land, Chief Olutomori Williams, has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on the occasion of his 83rd birthday.
In a statement, the Aare Onikoyi, who described the Alaafin as an amazing Paramount Ruler prayed for more years of unmatched advancement and development with the monarch’s continued reign on the throne of his ancestors.
He celebrated the traditional ruler for ensuring stability, peace and progress in the country since his reign.
“On behalf of my family, I heartily congratulate Your Imperial Majesty, on the auspicious occasion of your birthday celebration
“We have indeed benefitted from your fatherly role in ensuring stability, peace and progress in the country,” Aare Onikoyi said.
He also prayed that the many more years that God would grant the Royal Father to sit on the exalted throne would usher in unmatched advancement and development to the people.
Aare Onikoyi added, “May God continue to grant you sound health, the vitality and wisdom to enable you continue to lead Your great domain and the entire Yorubaland..
“Iku Baba Yeye, You are a remarkable ruler who’s earned my adoration and deep respect with how you’ve lived your life. May your birthday celebrations be just as amazing as you are to the world.
“Most excellent birthday wishes to our redoubtable Royal Father who I hold in the highest regard. Enjoy your special day because you are truly a special and great Monarch
I couldn’t imagine what my life would be without having your influence upon it. So, I celebrate the day your life began and each year thereafter and want to wish you a very joyous and fruitful birthday.
“I’ve so come to admire and appreciate You Sir, and I’d like to extend my warmest wishes for your upcoming birthday. May it be a day of great celebration and reflection of a life well lived.
Most happiest of birthdays from one of your biggest admirers! Much peace, big love, and true happiness to You, Baba mi Atanda Alawolodu.
“Few people have earned a greater place of respect than you. Every single day of Your presence is a gift.
Wishing the most excellent birthday day ever to my handsome, awesome, and highly cerebral Royal Father that I revere and hold so dear. Thank you for all the treasures your presence has brought to all the lives you’ve touched.
“Another year older to continue being your fab self and an example of exemplary to us all. Thank you for being You, which is a Father that I can say that I hold the upmost respect and admiration.
“Kabiyesi, You are one of those rare beings who believe in doing the work in totality instead of seeking respect here and there. You proved the statement right that respect is earned not asked.
“Right now, you are the most precious in my life. When I was going to touch the abyss of the darkness, you held my hands and snatched me till I experienced the utter glitter. You deserve every bit of my thanks. Have a commendable birthday celebration, Kiniun oju abata..
“Life is indeed full of flabbergasting things. However, the biggest surprise in my life is your drastic entry and the upliftment of my dreams and courage. I don’t mind at all living under your shadow. Happy birthday!.
“To the rest of the world, maybe you are just another person who is chasing meaningless goals. However, for me, you are one of the finest visionaries among the Monarchs I have the pleasure to meet with.
“Having a King like you in life is unquestionably the biggest blessing one could have in life. I want to thank you numerous times for being the person that every dream chaser looks for the support”.
Aare Onikoyi went further with his eulogies of the Alaafin, “every day of life is sunny and serene when a self-motivated person like you is there to make life interesting and intriguing. Happy birthday to an inspiring and admirable Paramount Ruler i
“What a magnificent Monarch you are! Happy birthday to an upright leader who should be admired by everyone!
“You are a genius way ahead of his time. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea to understand your vision and the amount of hard work you are putting to make it happen. Wishing happy birthday to the visionary and respected genius Monarch I know! Layiwola Atanda Omo Ibironke Alabenu a sa si”.
