Governor Ademola Adeleke, the executive governor of Osun state and uncle of Afrobeat star Davido, has made headline by gifting a luxurious new car to the Ooni of Ife his imperial, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, in celebration of the monarch’s 50th birthday.
On Thursday, the first-class monarch’s golden jubilee anniversary was celebrated with grand style in Ile-Ife, Osun state. The event was graced by prominent dignitaries including, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro, Osun House of Assembly Speaker Adewale Egbedun, former Speaker Timothy Owoeye, former Deputy Governor Grace Titi-Ponle, and Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes- Vivour.
Among the traditional rulers in attendance were the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Adesimbo Victor, Elegushi, Oba Saheed Ademola, Oniru of Lagos, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan; and Olowu-Kuta, Oba Abdul Hameed Oyelude, along with many others.
As part of the birthday celebrations, former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, inaugurated the Ojaja Cinema within the Ojaja Arena, while Governor Adeleke took the lead in the cake-cutting ceremony to honor the monarch.
Videos capturing the celebration moment emerged online and it took over the internet space as it showed the colorful and vibrant energy oozing from the event with the guests’ elegant outfits.
A highlight of the video was when a brand new Escalade jeep gift was presented to Ooni of Ife as his 50th birthday gift
Watch the video below:
Checkout lovely moments from Ooni of Ife’s 50th birthday celebration below: