Former Vice President of Nigeria, who also holds a traditional title of Aare Adimula of the Source, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi ahead of his coronation Monday, December 7, as the 51st Ooni of Ile-Ife. He also wishes the new king a long and eventful reign.
Atiku, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him and made available to media houses on Sunday said that he had admired the youthfulness and resourcefulness of Oba Ogunwusi since he was unveiled as the choice of the kingmakers to the stool of the Ooni.
According to Atiku, “the choice of Oba Ogunwusi venerates the totemic deep wisdom, courage and resourcefulness which the throne of the Ooni is widely acknowledged for.
“It is not in doubt that Your Royal Highness made an early start in building a career and reputation in the private sector of the economy, which is a source of inspiration for many young Nigerians.
“Your footprints in the real estate sector of the economy will continue to create the pathways for generations to come that with an early start and an eye on focus, it is possible to attain greatness.
“Kabiyesi, while wishing you a very long and prosperous reign on the stool of your forefathers, let me remind you with every sense of modesty of the additional responsibility that your youthfulness has put on your shoulders, which is to mentor and inspire youths to industry through education across every parts of the African continent, especially Nigeria.
“Your coronation today is an epochal event for many of the youths in Yorubaland as it will be their first experience to witness the coronation of a very high ranking traditional ruler from that part of the world.
“Such an epochal experience could also be an opportunity to open a new chapter that will revise and reinvigorate the significance of traditional leadership in Nigeria.
“Once again, I congratulate you and together with my wife, Titi, who is the Yeye Adimula of the Source, we say: Ki Ade pe’lori, irukere a di okinni.’”
