The Aare Alawo Ekun Ofiki-in-Council, the Edu Royal Family and other stakeholders in Ofiki, Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, have congratulated the monarch of Ofiki, Oba Adeoye Gbenga Adigun Oyetunji Oyinlola II, on his re-election as the Organising Secretary of the Oke Ogun Obas Forum.
The congratulatory message followed the emergence of a new executive council of the forum after a recent election.
In a statement jointly signed by Prince Olaoye Issa, Secretary of the Edu Royal Family; Pa Prince Joshua Oladeji, Head of the Edu Royal Family; and Chief Oyadeyi Waheed, Head of the Kingmakers, the community described the re-election as a reflection of the monarch’s dedication and impactful leadership during his first term.
According to the statement, “The re-election of our monarch, Oba Adeoye Gbenga Adigun Oyetunji Oyinlola II, as the Organising Secretary of the Oke Ogun Obas Forum is a clear testament to his commitment, dedication and outstanding performance in office during his first tenure.”
The signatories noted that the confidence reposed in the Ofiki monarch by his fellow traditional rulers underscored his contributions to the growth and stability of the forum.
The statement also commended the immediate past rotating chairman of the forum, Oba Dr Surv. Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III, the Okere of Saki, for what it described as his role in fostering unity within the forum.
“We appreciate Oba Dr Khalid Oyedepo III for his immense contributions towards the unification and stabilisation of the Oke Ogun Obas Forum, which was once factional, even before his emergence as chairman,” the statement read.
Expressing optimism about his future leadership, the Ofiki community added,
“We are proud of him and pray that God grants him good health and strength to assume the office again in 2028.”
The community further congratulated the newly elected executives of the forum, including the Aseyin of Iseyin, who emerged as part of the leadership that will steer the affairs of the body until 2028.
“May Almighty God grant the new executives the wisdom and capacity to record greater successes in office,” the statement concluded.
