By Samuel Sunday
Ado-Ekiti witnessed a vibrant display of culture, community spirit, and royal honour on Wednesday as His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, began his 80th birthday and 35th coronation anniversary.
The event kicked off with the arrival of various groups who all came around to pay homege to the monarch. The programme which featured prayers and formal introduction that set the tone for the day.
The traditional chiefs, APU members, clubs and societies, various ethnic groups including Igbos, Hausas and all other well wisher were all in the palace to honour the monarch whose reign has brought tremendous development to the community as their tributes underscored the Ewi’s longstanding influence and his role as a unifying figure in Ado-Ekiti.
In his remarks, Oba Adejugbe expressed deep gratitude to the people of Ado-Ekiti for their loyalty and support ever since he ascended the throne of his forefathers 35 years ago.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Prince Segun Famuagun while appreciating the monarch for his guidance, equally thanked the Chiefs, the various groups and everybody in attendance in gracing the occasion that heralds the two in one celebration of the royal father noting that the turnout reflected the love the people have for the Ewi and reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining harmony in the kingdom.
