By Ibrahim Kegbegbe
Oyo State -November 26, 2026
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has joined other prominent personalities and dignitaries to celebrate the 32nd Ilora National Day Anniversary, held in honour of the Akibio of Ilora Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Stephen Olufemi Oyeniyi Oparinde II, JP, Gbadewolu I.
The grand finale of the anniversary celebration, which took place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Baptist Secondary School Field, Oke-Isanmi, Ilora, Oyo State, also featured the launch of a ₦300 million development appeal fund towards the completion of the Ilora City Hall.
Speaking with journalists during the event, Ambassador Ajadi commended Oba Oparinde II for his exemplary leadership and contributions to the development of Ilora Land, describing his reign as one that has continued to promote unity, integration and meaningful progress within the community and beyond.
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According to Ajadi, the traditional ruler has demonstrated a strong commitment to the collective advancement of his people, noting that his kingdom has recorded various positive developments through the promotion of peaceful coexistence, unity and integration among the people of Ilora.
“Oba Stephen Olufemi Oyeniyi Oparinde II is a king whose reign has brought various positive developments and good integration to Ilora Land. His leadership has contributed immensely to the growth of the community and the general development of Oyo State,” Ajadi said.
The Merit Newspaper reports that the APM candidate further stressed the importance of traditional institutions in promoting cultural heritage, community development and peaceful coexistence, noting that the contributions of respected traditional rulers remain significant to the progress and stability of society.
He also commended the organisers, community leaders and indigenes of Ilora for sustaining the annual celebration, particularly the initiative to raise ₦300 million for the completion of the City Hall, describing community-driven development efforts as essential to improving infrastructure and strengthening communal bonds.
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Ajadi congratulated the Akibio of Ilora Land and the entire Ilora community on the successful celebration, wishing the monarch and all indigenes many more years of celebration in unity, peace and prosperity. He also expressed hope that Ilora would continue to witness greater development and contribute meaningfully to the overall progress of Oyo State.
