Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and his main challenger in the August 15 governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji, on Saturday lauded Osogbo-based Ifa priest and cultural icon, Ifayemi Elebuibon, on his 79th birthday.
The duo, who spoke at the traditionalist birthday celebration held in Osogbo, Osun State on Saturday, described Elebuibon as a pride of the state.
Represented by the State Commissioner for Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, Dr Biyi Odunlade, the governor said his administration will continue to identify with the achievements of people that have excelled in their different fields and put the state on the global map.
Eulogising Elebuibon’s contributions to culture promotion, Odunlade said, “Baba is a professional and a reference point. I am so excited to be part of this and particularly to represent my boss.”
In his own remarks, Oyebamiji, who was represented at the event, Amitolu Shittu, lauded Elebuibon’s achievements as a culture promoter and said that, if elected, the APC candidate will put to maximum use the ideas of experts in cultural matters to further expand opportunities available in the sector.
He said, “I am here representing Osun APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. He respects Baba Elebuibon, and he recognises his contributions towards making Osun known across the globe.
“On our plans when elected, Oyebamiji has a big idea to make the culture and tourism sector bigger and more attractive to investors across the globe.
“He has identified those tourist sites, and efforts will be made towards making the sites more attractive. Osun has potential to create jobs and make the sector a big money spinner with the right ideas. Oyebamiji is ready to invest in the sector.”
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