Nationnewslead report that All Progressive Congress candidate in the 2023 Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency election, Hon. Seun Odofin has congratulated the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on his 89th Birthday.
Odofin in his birthday message paid tribute to the world renowned Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet and essayist.
He described Soyinka as a strong critic whose voice has navigated the corridor of power to fight bad governance in Africa especially the military dictators and political tyrannies.
Odofin also congratulated a former member of the National Assembly for Ijesa South Federal Constituency and one time Executive Chairman, Osun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Israel Ajibola Famurewa as he clocks another year.
The former Special Adviser on Administration and Legislative Compliance to Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila at 9th National Assembly prayed for both celebrants, wishing them all round well-being.
“I say a big congratulations to our great icon and Nigerian global figure, Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka popularly known as Wole Soyinka on his 89th Birthday.
Baba as an accomplished scholar, playwright, novelist, poet and essayist had used his experience and literary works to pass strong messages that have impacted lives and changed the face of the world for good. That’s the beauty of literature.
He is also a strong critic whose voice has navigated the corridor of power across Africa to fight bad governance especially the military dictators and political tyrannies. We’re indebted to him for the lots he has done for humanity.”
On Hon. Israel Famurewa, the founder of Odofin OASIS Foundation said “I felicitate my brother and former House of Representatives member for Ijesa South Federal Constituency.
You have at your own space did your best as a former federal lawmaker and Executive Chairman, Osun State Universal Basic Education Board including other positions where you were privileged to served the people and our party, the APC.
I wish you and Baba Soyinka more resounding health and all round well-being.”
