The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Grand Imam of Oyo State, and Grand Patron of the League of Imams and Alfas of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, His Eminence, Sheikh AbdulGaniy Abubakry Agbotomokekere, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to all dignitaries, leaders, and faithful who extended their warm wishes on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.
In a statement signed by his Personal Assistant, Alfa Idris, and made available to the press, His Eminence offered prayers of peace, prosperity, and divine guidance for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; Oyo Deputy Governor, Barr. Adebayo Raheem, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin; and the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, His Eminence Alhaji Daud Makanjuola D’damak.
The revered cleric also extended his gratitude to the Ajia Olubadan Designate and CEO of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, for his unwavering support and heartfelt birthday message.
His Eminence further appreciated Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Hon. Remi Oseni, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, Hon. Odidi-Omo, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Oloye Teslim Folarin, Hon. Ezekiel Otope, and Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) for their kind gestures and continuous support.
In his message, Sheikh Agbotomokekere acknowledged the prayers and well-wishes received from notable institutions and community leaders including the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), all Mogaji of Ibadanland, Oyo ALGON, Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Mudir Morcaz Agege, Chairmen of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), the Special Adviser on Islamic Affairs, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Babaloja General and Iyaloja General of Oyo State, and the Asiwaju Adinni of Ibadanland.
Others mentioned in the statement include Barr. Akeem Agbaje, Àponle Anobi, Open Salwu, Chairman of the Park Management System, Alhaji Tommy, Prof. Aderinoye, Sheikh Taofeeq Al-Fokowy, Sheikh Odunade, Yoruba Youth Leader Asoju Odo Alawode Rahmon Akintunde, Balogun Alasalatu of Ibadanland, and the Borokinni Adinni of Oyo State, among others.
His Eminence prayed that Almighty Allah continue to bless and guide all well-wishers, and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering peace, unity, and spiritual growth across Ibadanland and the entire Oyo State.