The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Olugbode Royal House of Ibadan as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) receives the staff of office as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland from the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde today 12th July, 2024.
In a congratulatory message issued by Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja and made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja who is the Oluomo of Ibadan land said it is gratifying that Ibadanland will be privilege to have a great man of ideas, man of courage and candour, well rooted in the culture and tradition of Ibadanland as its monarch in person of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin as its monarch.
Amb. Arapaja who also congratulated Oba Olakulehin for being the first monarch to occupy a magnificent Olubadan palace which is first of its kind in Nigeria commissioned on Wednesday, equally appreciated the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his commitment and great respect for culture and traditional institutions in the State.
On behalf of Oladejo Arapaja dynasty of Kudeti Ibadan, I, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, former Deputy Governor of Oyo State wish you well as you ascend the throne of your forefathers as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“We cannot but continue to pray for your long life, sound health, smooth reign and Solomonic wisdom in running the affairs of Ibadanland.
Kaabiyesi ooo.
Kade pe lori, ki bata pe lese o.” Ambassador Arapaja prayed.
