Kunle Adelabu
The Ayangbure of Ikorodu? His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, has continued to receive congratulatory messages on his birthday anniversary.
Oba Shotobi is celebrating his 70th birthday today.
One of the eminent personalities that have celebrated the day with the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, is the First Secretary to the Lagos State Government and chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun.
The elder statesman, who is the Asiwaju of Igbogbo Kingdom, in his statement, wished the royal father a long reign in good health.
“HRM Kabiyesi, hearty congratulations on your 70th (platinum) birthday today, and many happy returns. May Kabiyesi live long in excellent health and reign long in sound health, sound mind in Allah’s name. Ameen”, Asiwaju Basorun prayed.
Otunba & Yeye Ayodele Elesho, KJW, the Agbaakin and Yeye Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, in their own congratulatory statement, said that attaining the age of 70 by the royal father, is a grace from God.
“To celebrate 70th BIRTHDAY is not a grace granted to all people, except the beloved people of God, that your Majesty has been divinely counted to be one”, Otunba & Yeye Elesho said.
“So, for this special grace of God in your life, it is worthwhile to celebrate & rejoice with you, your family members, friends & associates.
“Your Majesty, we, therefore, join the good people of Ikorodu generally & other people in the diaspora, in thanking God on this your special day.
“We, therefore, pray that your reign shall be long, peaceful, result oriented with robust health, joy unlimited & abundant blessings from the throne of heaven.
“ASEYI SAMODUN oooo, Alaiyeluwa!”.