63rd birthday: Tributes pour in for Oba Ghandi
Kunle OYELEYE
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As the Soun of Ogbomosoland His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III marks his 63rd birthday today, August 23, some prominent indigenes of Ogbomoso have expressed their heart of congratulations.
Hon Olufemi Oladokun Onireti, a chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state and a US-based entrepreneur; Hon Isaiah Adegbite, chairman of Surulere local government area of Oyo state, Iresaadu; Dr Samson Kunle Adegbite, founder and CEO of Twindad Foundation and US-based medical practitioner; and Akintunde Ojediran, a Lagos-based accountant and businessman are among the good spirited individuals who joined in the celebrations with beautiful birthday wishes.
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Below are their best wishes:
OJEDIRAN penned: “Happy Birthday to Our Monarch. I rejoice with His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III (the Soun of Ogbomosoland) on the joyful occasion of His Birthday today, August 23, 2024.
“May the Almighty God continue to guide your path and give Your Majesty the strength and power to accomplish your vision and mission for Ogbomosoland.
“I wish you health, wisdom, prosperity, happiness and long life and time on the throne of your fathers.
“Kabiyesi, you have started well it is my prayer you will end well and gloriously. Igba Odun, Odun Kan!”
DR. ADEGBITE says, “I congratulate His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oloaye Orumogege III (Soun of Ogbomosoland) on his 63rd birthday anniversary on Friday, August 23, 2024.
“It is a beautiful day we are celebrating our Blessed King. May God protect your beautiful vision and make its accomplishment possible
“We are proud of you Kabiyesi, your 25 year – development plan is a testament of your patriotism and love for your kingdom
“May you celebrate many more birthdays and many more wonderful years on the revered throne of your fathers
“We clink the glasses to your health and prosperity. Happy Birthday Sir!”
HON ADEGBITE enthuses, “Happy Birthday Kabiyesi! Your Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, as you celebrate your birthday today, Friday, August 23, 2024, the first in your capacity as the Soun of Ogbomosoland, it is my sincere prayer your life will keep exuding glory and honour. May you continue to glow and lead the land to greater greatness.
“May you be granted wisdom, strength, health and vision that is surpassing so that you will go down in history as one of our greatest kings.
“I wish you long life and prosperity. Happy birthday anniversary to our king!”
ONIRETI also states in a mesage titled, “A Year Older – The Great King!” “On this auspicious occasion of his birthday, I congratulate His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland
“Kabiyesi has surpassed expectations, in less than a year we have witnessed positive movement and we are assured the future of the city is glorious.
“He is inspiring hope, motivating us to believe in our city despite the odds. Not bellicose or oppressive, we have another man of peace on the throne.
“I, my family and political group heartily rejoice with His Majesty, it is a momentous occasion, one that calls for celebration.
“We rejoice with him, and we wish a long reign on the throne of his forebears. Today and forevermore. Joy, satisfaction, accomplishments, good health, greater prosperity, wisdom, knowledge, discerning spirit and all good things will be granted unto him.
“We support Kabiyesi in the strides he is making to move Ogbomoso forward. Congratulations.”
