* Kabiyesi has good heart, great passion for humanity – Olori
By John Odunjo
The Elewu of Ewu Ekiti, in the Ilejemeje Local Government area of Ekiti State, Oba Bamidele Ajayi Adetutu, has many things to thank God for.
At age 84, which he clocked today, October 2, 2023, the first class traditional ruler looks far younger than the age, agile, hale, hearty, healthy and in good spirits with a very supportive family.
He is as well loved, admired and celebrated by the Ewu Ekiti community where he is the monarch, sitting upon the thrones of his forefathers.
Community members, who say that Oba Adetutu Ajayi’s reign has brought unprecedented development to the town, adds that the monarch is not resting on his oars as he always believes there is more to be done as the sky is always the beginning.
For these reasons and more, he on the occasion of the multi-purpose service at at the All Saints Anglican Church, Yaba Lagos on Sunday, October, 1, 2023 being the eve of his 84th birthday, offered thanksgivings to God for the milestone.
The monarch and his wife, Olori Lydia Ajayi, were the Royal Father and Royal Mother respectively of the 2023 Harvest Ceremony of the Church on Sunday.
Oba Adetutu Ajayi, a former federal civil servant, who retired as Chief Trade Testing Officer in charge of Lagos Zone, sang, danced and praised God along with family, friends and former associates on the multi-purpose occasion.
The church also conducted a Holy Communion Service for the monarch and his immediate family on Monday, October 2, morning, “to start the New Year”.
Oba Adetutu Ajayi said, “At 84, I am thankful for so many things. For life and for God granting me good health and very retentive memory. All my sensorial organs are intact. At 84, I thank God that my eyes are quite sharp, reading without glasses. At 84, I still drive myself up and down going as far as Ado Ekiti, Ibadan.
“I am thankful for the achievements God has granted me in my domain. I got to the stool when it was at the lowest ebb of the cadre. When I got to the stool, Ewu was number four, about to be pushed to number five, but through the grace of the Almighty God, from the very low ebb, it has moved to top cadre, which is first class of the traditional council.
“When I got in, Elewu was a rotational member of the traditional council, but through the grace of God, Elewu is now a permanent member of the traditional council.
“Also, for the past four years, I have been handling and championing the affairs of Ilejemeje Traditional Council. By December, I will hand over the baton to another monarch. Within me, I give glory to Almighty God wholeheartedly. The Secretariat of Ilejemeje Local Government at Eda Oniyo, was started during my tenure and it will be commissioned this month during my tenure.
“Furthermore, going down memory lane, when I came on board, Ewu was a virgin land, no good roads, no light, no modern maternity centres, but to the glory of God, we now have two good healthcare centres.
“Electricity, which was never witnessed in the community, came into being in 2006. We now have asphalted roads and many more amenities. Ewu – Usi Road is under construction,” the Elewu said.
The monarch’s wife, Olori Lydia Ajayi, who described the traditional ruler as a man with good heart and great passion for humanity, wished him many more birthdays on earth.
The Olori said, “I thank God for His grace upon Kabiyesi my husband. We are very grateful to God.
“Kabiyesi has been trying his best for his community, Ewu Ekiti, and I pray to God that God will bless him more so that all the good and lofty plans he has in his heart for his community, God will help him to achieve then in Jesus name.
“I wish him very very long life, good health, peace, happiness, joy and prosperity. Kabiyesi has a very good heart, there is a lot of philanthropic work he is doing unannounced, and I pray that God will bless him more and more so that he will achieve all the good plans he has in mind for humanity and he will not lack anything good in his lifetime in Jesus name. Amen”.
Also, a community leader in Ewu Ekiti and former member of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Segun Erinle, hailed the monarchs for his achievements for the community.
Erinle said, “Talking about the Elewu at 84, Oba Bamidele Adetutu Ajayi came to the throne at a time, the community needed another direction.
“He fought and won all battles. I salute his doggedness and spirit of winning battles. May his reign be more fruitful to the development of the town”.
Happy Birthday to the Kabiyesi. Long life and prosperity.
