Prominent Nigerians ,particularly Ekiti sons and daughters have continued to celebrate one of their best,visionary and goal- oriented monarch,the Alawe of Ilawe, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi AFUNTADE 1 on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Oba Alabi raised the bar of the traditional institution in Nigeria when he served as chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers through his civilised approach and robust contributions to issues of National interest.
The Southwest Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ,Chief Sanya Atofarati in his birthday message hailed the monarch.
“Today marks his birthday .It is indeed a special day for our amiable king , a former Diplomat and the former Chairman of Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers
“To the goal oriented Kabiesi, May our ancestors continue to lead you aright. ‘s His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti. Happy Birthday, Baba.” Atofarati said
Also High Chief Ajibade Olubunmi, who is Media Adviser to Alawe hinted the Oba Alabi’s birthday coincides with the traditional “Odun jo” day
He explained that ” Odun jo ” is when the monarch annually hosts Chiefs (the Ilerin) ninth community, marking the beginning of meetings in the year for Ilerin chiefs. It is a full moon!
“When one looks back and critically examines the life of the monarch and his activities particularly since the time he ascended the throne of his forefathers it could be seen that there is a divine intervention in what ever he does coupled with the heavy support of his people and friends.
“Things happen the way our Creator wants it. For instance , today as he is adding a year to his age,the occasion coincides with the traditional “Odun jo” day when the monarch annually hosts the Ilerin marking the beginning of meetings in the year for Ilerin chiefs. It is a full moon!
” What a coincidence! “Coincidences mean you are on the right path ” says Simon VanBooy in his book titled:”Love Begins in Winter”. Thanks be to God for the life of our Oba. Igba Odun,Odun kan ni ooooo ” Ajibade said .