Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended warm felicitations to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing the revered monarch as a beacon of peace, cultural rebirth, and national inspiration.

In a Friday statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke lauded the enduring legacy of the Arole Oduduwa, noting that the Ooni’s reign has become synonymous with transformational traditional leadership, youth empowerment, and cultural diplomacy.

The governor praised the monarch’s contributions to the social and economic rejuvenation of Ile-Ife and his efforts in promoting unity among Nigeria’s diverse peoples and faiths, further highlighting the Ooni’s pivotal role as Chairman of the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, commending his commitment to fostering collaboration among royal fathers and strengthening traditional institutions across the state and beyond.