By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye has described former governor of Ekiti State , Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo as a giant role model worthy of celebration at 66.
Aribasoye in a release by his media adviser, Babajide Agbeyo wished Adebayo a happy 66th birthday, thanking God for sparing the life of the first executive governor of the state.
He noted that Otunba Adebayo’s experience cannot be undermined or wished away.
“Our noble leader, Otunba Adebayo is a bundle of experience, an epitome of humility and decent politics, a promoter of peace and a progressive by all standards” Aribasoye affirmed.
According to him, the former governor represents the foundation of democratic experience in Ekiti State adding that the solid foundation of his administration when he held sway in Ekiti state is what other administrations, especially the progressives, have been able to build on.
“Otunba laid a solid foundation of democratic governance in this state. Remembering that he had no previous civilian regime ahead of him in the state to take a cue from showed a man of initiative, innovation and sacrificial leadership.”
Aribasoye added that Adebayo represented Ekiti State sufficiently with his giant strides as a federal minister in the immediate past administration praying that God would continue to strengthen and propel him.
“My prayer is that God Almighty will bless our leader, Otunba, with good health, sound mind, peace of mind, outstanding grace and every good thing he desires at 66” Aribasoye prayed.