The Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula and Natural Head of the Yoruba Race Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, heartily celebrates a prominent son of Oduduwa land, the former Executive Governor of Osun State and former Honourable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 68th birthday.

Aregbesola, popularly called Ogbeni, is not just a political figure; he is an institution of progressive ideology, a grassroot mobilizer, and an unapologetic defender of the masses. His contributions to the enthronement of participatory democracy and infrastructural transformation both in Lagos and Osun States remain glaring testimonies to his legacy. As a true comrade and revolutionary thinker, his politics has always been people oriented and focused on building sustainable development from the foundation upward.

Arole Oduduwa extols Ogbeni Aregbesola as a strong-willed descendant of Oduduwa, whose political consistency, ideological discipline, and undiluted loyalty to progressive causes have made him a worthy icon in the annals of Nigerian politics. His deep understanding of the inner workings of governance, his intellectual capacity, and his uncompromising spirit of activism continue to inspire a generation of change agents across Yorubaland and Nigeria at large.

On this special milestone of 68 fruitful years, the House of Oduduwa prays that Olodumare grants Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola sound health, enduring grace, and renewed strength to keep championing noble causes for the emancipation and upliftment of our people.

May your wisdom continue to serve as a compass for justice, good governance, and equity in the land.

Ire o! Aseyi samodun!

Afon a gbo kaka ko to wo!!!

Signed:
Otunba Moses Olafare,
Director, Media & Public Affairs,
Ooni’s Palace,
Ile-Ife.