*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, in Ekiti State of Nigeria, on his 80th birthday and 35th coronation anniversary

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly congratulated Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, in Ekiti State, on his 80th birthday and 35th coronation anniversary.

Tinubu, on the occasion, highlighted the enduring legacies of integrity, humility, and dignity that have defined the life of Ewi of Ado Ekiti, one of Nigeria鈥檚 foremost traditional rulers.

The Nigerian leader also said equally remarkable are Ewi鈥檚 outstanding leadership and commitment to the cultural heritage, unity and development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State generally.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy in a statement at the weekend noted President Tinubu further remarked: 鈥淗is Imperial Majesty, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, CON, JP, is a notable traditional ruler in Yorubaland, the country and beyond.

鈥淭he majesty and significance of his throne are matched almost in equal measure by the force of his character, courage and dignified existence as well as the reverence and respect in which people hold him.鈥�

The President stated: 鈥淚 congratulate the royal father on these two significant milestones- his 80th birthday and 35 years on the throne of his forebears.

鈥淚 also take this opportunity to express my profound appreciation to Kabiyesi for his love, kindness and support over the years.鈥�

Tinubu further said: 鈥淎s Kabiyesi celebrates these milestones across five days, culminating in his 80th birthday on Sunday, November 23, 2025, I pray that Almighty God will grant him renewed grace, increased strength and more years on the throne.鈥�