- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
The Executive Chairman of Ado Ekiti Central Council Development Area of Ado-Ekiti, Engr. Toyin Ojo has described the Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Chief (Mrs) Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe as a kind-hearted and grassroot personality who knows her onion.
He said the celebrant is a lover of her people who always meant well for everybody around her as a grassroot politician with uncommon passion.
The council boss while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after the event held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital stressing that is why people from far and near all came to grace the day which shows the kind of a person she is. She can die for the course she believes in.
Engr. Ojo further stated that, “The lesson from here is that you should keep doing that which you know how to do. She is a real mobilizer and I really thank God for her life. That’s why I have come to celebrate with her on the occasion of her birthday”.
He also lauded the Governor of Ekiti State; Mr Biodun Oyebanji who he described as a man of his words who don’t comprise standard.
The All Progressives Congress stalwart hinted that the governor has been so wonderful, said he wouldn’t want to equate BAO to God but described the governor as a mini-god in another form based on his benevolent attitudes towards humanity in general.
According to him, “The Governor believes in touching people’s life. He believes in making people happy. In fact, I have never seen the kind of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
“We have never had it so good like this. I believe after his eight years in office, Ekiti people will always remember him for all he would have done. As a council Chairman, I knew where I was before he came and since he came, I know where I am.
My prayer is that God will continue to give him a peace of mind. It is only when he’s having peace of mind that he will be able to take Ekiti to the next level.
The celebrant who couldn’t hide her joy while speaking with journalists at the event, took her time to appreciate everyone especially, the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for being very supportive.
According to Erelu Aluko-Ajisafe, “I feel so happy, so excited. First of all, I would like to appreciate my governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the first lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the SSG, Alhaja Habibat Adubiaro and all exco members, all political office holders in Ekiti State, Royal fathers, particularly, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, the Ooni of Ife, family, friends and all the well wishers for their supports toward the success of my 55th birthday”.
In her word, “the Governor believes in touching people’s life. He believes in making people happy. In fact, I have never seen the kind of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
“We have never had it so good like this. I believe after his eight years in office, Ekiti people will always remember him for all he would have done.
My prayer is that God will continue to give him a peace of mind. It is only when he’s having peace of mind that he will be able to take Ekiti to the next level.
The occasion was largely described as one of the best ever attended by dignitaries from all walks of life which include Ado-Ekiti indigents, politicians and top government functionaries.
The 55th birthday party was a carnival like no other as Ado-Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti wore a colourful look as personalities across the world came out en-masse to honour their beloved daughter and Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Chief Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe.
