Prof Abiodun Gbolagade, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Oluyole Federal Constituency seat, has extended heartfelt felicitations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

In a statement released to commemorate the occasion, Prof Gbolagade described the nonagenarian monarch as a living symbol of honour, dignity, and service, whose life and reign continue to reflect the timeless values of Ibadan’s revered traditional institution.

He commended Oba Olakulehin for his decades of service to Ibadanland and Nigeria at large, noting that his journey from public service into the exalted royal stool exemplifies a life committed to duty, wisdom, and communal progress.

“His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, is not only a custodian of Ibadan’s heritage, but also a statesman whose life embodies selfless leadership and enduring devotion to the development of his people,” Prof Gbolagade stated.

“As we celebrate His Imperial Majesty at 90, we reflect on his remarkable journey marked by wisdom, patience, and a deep love for Ibadan and its people. His presence on the throne is a blessing to the city, and a source of strength to its traditional institution.”

“On behalf of myself and the good people of Oluyole Federal Constituency, I join the entire sons and daughters of Ibadanland in celebrating a royal father whose life is a testament to honour and service. May His Imperial Majesty continue to reign in peace, and may Ibadanland witness greater unity, progress, and prosperity under hisguidance.”