Founder of Citadel Global Community Church formerly Latter Rain Assembly Pastor Tunde Bakare on Monday, November 11 celebrated his 70th birthday in grand style.
A special thanksgiving service was held at the church in Lagos.
Filled with excitement and thanksgiving to God, Bakare beamed with smiles throughout the event.
The clergyman showed his moves on the dancefloor with his wife Olayide Bakare.
After the singing and dancing, prayers were said for the celebrant.
Gospel musician Yinka Alaseyori also led the people in songs.
Dignitaries, politicians, businesspeople and well-wishers gathered at the church to celebrate Bakare.
Notable political figures such as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat were present.
The celebration was also graced by the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi and Bishop Mike Okonkwo and his wife Peace Okonkwo of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM).
A host of former governors and monarchs also in attendance included former Ogun State governors Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.
Bakare’s autobiography The Last, But Definitely Not the Least was launched at the event.
Also, President Bola Tinubu praised Bakare’s service to the nation, describing him as “one of Nigeria’s most influential voices.”
