Oyebamiji celebrates ex-Osun first lady Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola at 66
By Ejire Folakunmi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has extolled former Osun First Lady Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola on the occasion of her 66th birthday, describing her as a rare gem and a woman of indispensable value.
Oyebamiji, in a congratulatory message personally signed on Wednesday and made available to newsmen in Osogbo, rejoiced with the celebrant, her spouse, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, as well as her children, relations, and associates for witnessing another prosperous year.
The APC governorship candidate, popularly known as AMBO, lauded Alhaja Oyetola's virtues of morality, integrity, and compassion, which he said have distinguished her both in public life and within the progressive family.
He acknowledged what he described as her unquantifiable contributions and selfless service to humanity, particularly to women, saying her achievements in human capacity building and women's emancipation remain immeasurable.
"As today marks another significant day in the life of our mother, Her Excellency Alhaja Kafayat Olaitan Oyetola, I warmly extend my heartfelt felicitations to her for being a wonderful woman in whom we are not only pleased but proud of. Her Excellency has demonstrated exemplary leadership capacity through which many lives had been positively impacted," Oyebamiji said.
He further praised her continued support for the growth and development of the party, adding that her influence extends well beyond partisan politics.
"I appreciate the humanitarian and selfless services God has used and is still using you to render to mankind, particularly your immense contributions and support to the growth and development of our party, the progressives' family, and the society in general," he said.
Oyebamiji also described the celebrant as a repository of knowledge and wealth of experience, saying many within the progressive fold continue to draw inspiration from her.
"As a mother in many fronts, many of us have been drinking from your repository of knowledge and wealth of experience as you remain a compendium of reference through which we learn a thoroughfare to real life," he said.
Concluding his message, Oyebamiji prayed for the celebrant's continued good health, longevity, and prosperity.
"On behalf of my family, I rejoice wholeheartedly with you and our leader for witnessing this great day on planet earth and I pray Almighty Allah grant you longevity of life, good health and abundance to continue to impact humanity. Congratulations, Ma," he added.