ULEFUNTA: DR TAIWO FASORANTI FELICITATES DEJI, OBA ALADETOYINBO, AKURE COMMUNITY OVER ANNUAL FESTIVAL
The Secretary to the Ondo State government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti has felicitated the Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladelusi and the entire people of Akure on the occasion of annual Ulefunta Festival.
In a statement personally signed by him, Dr. Fasoranti described the festival as an identity of the ancient town and the people.
In his words, “on behalf of myself, my family, and the good people of Akure Kingdom, I, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, Secretary to the State Government, heartily felicitate with His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, CFR, the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom and the entire sons and daughters of Akure Kingdom both at home and in the diaspora, on the occasion of the 2026 Ulefunta Festival.”
“Ulefunta is not just a festival; it is the soul and identity of Akure people. It is a sacred season of thanksgiving, reflection, and spiritual rebirth that marks the end of one traditional year and the beginning of another.”
“It reminds us of our rich heritage, our unity, and the abiding grace of the Almighty upon Akure land.”
“I join millions of well-wishers to celebrate the custodian of our culture, Kabiyesi Deji, whose reign has continued to bring peace, development, and honour to Akure Kingdom Your wisdom and fatherly leadership have kept Akure as a beacon of peace in Ondo State.”
“As we celebrate this ancient and revered festival, I pray that Almighty God will grant Kabiyesi long life, sound health, and more years of peaceful and impactful reign on the throne of his forefathers.”
” I also pray that Akure land will continue to prosper, witness more development, and remain united, and that the good people of Akure will celebrate many more Ulefunta Festivals in joy, peace and abundance.”
“Ki Ade pe lori,
ki Bata pe lese,
ki Irukere di okini.
Igba odun,
odun kan ni.”
“Congratulations to Akure Kingdom, Dr. Fasoranti added.
