“The elder statesman appears remarkably much younger than his 90 years. This is a testament to God’s abundant blessings of good health, strength and agility, as vividly demonstrated during his courtesy visit”
OORE CELEBRATES ELDER STATESMAN, HON OLAOYE, @ 90
By John Odunayo
The bells of celebration are ringing in honour of elder statesman and former member of Ondo State House of Assembly (1979-83), Hon. Olaoye, as he clocked 90 years today, November, 14, 2026.
The elder statesman appears remarkably much younger than his 90 years. This is a testament to God’s abundant blessings of good health, grace, strength and agility, as vividly demonstrated during his courtesy visit, on the eve of his birthday, to the Oore of Otun Ekiti and Paramount ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo.
Recall that Hon. Olaoye was a progressive political partner of the former member of Federal House of Representatives (1979-83), Hon. Prince Adebowale Adeagbo, the late biological father of Oba Adeagbo.
Oba Adeagbo, who was elated to host and celebrateHon Olaoye on the august occasion, appreciated the elder statesman for his wisdom in stabilizing Moba politics in unity and love.
As the former lawmaker clocked 90 today, November 14, the Oore, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, felicitated him, saying, “Congratulations to Baba on this occasion of his 9Oth birthday. Long live Baba, long live the Progressives, long live Mobaland, long live Ekiti State”.
Oba Adeagbo celebrated the elder stateman for what he called “his blessed birthday” as he recalled the former lawmaker’s strong political partnership with Kabiyesi’s father, Hon.Prince Adebowale Adeagbo.
Hon Olaoye had during his visit to the monarch on Friday, expressed happiness with the political development and unity in Mobaland, saying, “I am happy that Moba politics in the 13 kingdoms of Mobaland is peaceful and there is a balance of power generally.
The nonagenarian had prayed that the progressive family in Moba would continually flourish as he expressed happiness with tht support for the government Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Mobaland.
