The family of Dr. Oluwatosin Samuel Dada has congratulated the newly coronated Olu-Oke of Oke-Ora, Mokuro, Iranje, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Oba Olufemi Olajide Omidirepo, Owa Elusugba I.
The family, in a statement, congratulated the monarch, who was crowned by the Ooni of Ife, Ọba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on Saturday, 20th of September, 2025.
Dr Dada, in the statement, described the traditional ruler as the custodian of heritage, a unifier, and the father of the people.
He added that the Olu-Oke had carried the sacred mantle of his forefathers with dignity and cultural pride throughout Oke-Ora, Mokuro, Iranje, Ile-Ife, and beyond.
The statement prayed for the monarch’s years on the throne to be long, prosperous, and continually guided by divine wisdom, strength, and grace.
The statement reads in part, “The crown does not render the head unworthy; it makes it glorious. (Ade kìí jẹ́ k’ori dì aláìmọ́; Ade kìí jẹ́ k’ori dì asán).
“With profound joy and reverence, my family and I celebrate His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufemi Olajide Omidirepo, Owa Elusugba I, The Olu-Oke of Oke-Ora, on the glorious occasion of your crowning by HRM Ọba Adeyeyi Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II CFR – the Ooni of Ife on Saturday, 20th of September, 2025.
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“Kabiyesi, you are far more than a traditional ruler – you are the custodian of our heritage, the father of our people, and a unifier across generations. With wisdom, humility, and dignity, you carry the sacred mantle of your forefathers, inspiring peace, harmony, and cultural pride throughout Oke-Ora, Mokuro, Iranje, Ile-Ife, Osun State, and beyond.
“Your reign is a testimony of divine appointment – a beacon of hope for your people and a legacy destined to echo through history.
“It is my fervent prayer that your years on the throne be long, prosperous, and continually guided by divine wisdom, strength, and grace.”
