Apex Yoruba social-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on his 50th birthday.
A leader of the group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, in a statement on Friday, said the monarch was preserving the culture and tradition of Yoruba people.
The statement was signed by HRH Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Deputy Leader, the National Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye
Afenifere described the Ooni as a pride of the Yoruba race and prayed for a peaceful, equitable and progressive reign of the Oduduwa house.
“The Leader Afenifere Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Afenifere wishes His Royal Majesty, Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Happy 50th birthday.
“JINGBINNI BI ATẸ AKUN, Ọjaja fidi ọtẹ jalẹ Ọdundun ọba asode dẹrọ! Arole Oodua! E ku ọdun o! Emi yin a gun! Ki Ade pe Lori, Ki Bata pe lese.
“We wish you a great year and a fulfilling prosperous decade ahead.
“May we continue to enjoy your peaceful, equitable and progressive reign of the Oduduwa House.
“Happy golden anniversary Oonirisa,” Afenifere said.
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