Dignitaries Eulogize Alake @ 80

By Abimbola Bamgbose

The premises of st Peters Anglican church Ake, Abeokuta was adorned with royal colors and glitz as dignitaries from all works of life trooped into the church auditorium to grace the 80th birthday Thanksgiving service of the Alake of Egbagland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.

Melodies from sonorous voices of the Ace Anglican choir set the tone for the service that was full of glamour and colour.

In his congratulatory remarks at the service, President Bola Tinubu described the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland as a symbol of unity who has continuously fostered a sense of belonging among his people.

President Tinubu said Oba Gbadebo’s support for arts, culture and education had enriched the lives of his subject and ensured the preservation of their heritage for generations to come.

The President who was represented by Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, noted that Alake’s reign has been marked by wisdom, compassion and unwavering dedication to his people, even as he appreciated Alake’s unique commitment to the wellbeing of his subjects and indeed the nation at large

In his personal remarks, the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun eulogized the monarch for his dedication to the preservation of the cultural heritage and traditions of Egbaland.

Governor Abiodun described the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland as a disciplined and dependable monarch, and commended his unique way of resolving conflicts in collaboration with other royal fathers in the State.

The eventful Thanksgiving service couldn’t have ended without the word of life from the holy bible taken from the book of Psalm 101, verse 2-8, by the Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria(2000-2010); The Most Reverend Peter Akinola who also urged the celebrant to always emulate the psalmist by being honest.

Most Reverend Akinola described the monarch as a child of God who showcase exemplary leadership qualities in Egbaland and Nigeria as a whole

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