Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Culture and Tourism, has described a former Deputy Governor of the State, Amb. Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja as a man who personified the grace of Almighty Allah.
Hon Ige, the Baameto Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, disclosed this in a letter of facilitation to mark the 63 birthday anniversary of Ambassador Arapaja, the Oluomo of Ibadan land, and made available to REPORTERS AT LARGE on Wednesday.
The statement reads: “Your Excellency sir, looking at your background as a politician since 1990 when you joined politics as an elected National delegate in the then Ibadan Municipal Government, followed by your appointment as a part-time member of Oyo State Teaching Service Commission, elected two terms as Chairman of Ibadan South East local government, elected as a member of the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Ambassador to two countries simultaneously up till your election as the Vice Chairman South West and latest triumph as the Deputy National Chairman of our great party, PDP, one cannot but agree that you are a man of destiny and special breed created by the Almighty Allah for a special purpose.
“Your life is full of grace and that is the reason why you always excel in any mission you embark upon.
“On behalf of myself, my family and the good people of Ibadan South East and North East local governments, I hereby wish my leader, mentor and true democrat a very happy birthday and pray God Almighty to grant you long life to carry out the onerous task of rescuing Nigeria with other people of like minds from the misrule of APC led administration come 2023.
“Once again, happy birthday my amiable leader.”
