Kunle Adelabu

There have been torrents of birthday wishes for Dr. (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle on his birthday today from different personalities across Ikorodu Division and other divisions in Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, as one of the foremost grassroots mobilisers and educationists celebrate his birthday today.
Associates, well – wishers, friends and others paid tributes to Dr. Saheed Ibikunle who is the Special Adviser on Constituency Matters to Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East on THE IMPACT online platform.

Comrade Kehinde Okeowo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu LG and former Chairman, National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ikorodu LG, felicitating Dr Ibikunle wrote in her tributes:
“Happy Birthday To You Dear Brother. May The Sweetness Of God’s Grace Touch And Bless You In A Special Way Today And Always.
“May The Lord Open Lands For You In Pleasant Places and Grant You Godly Heritage.
“Congratulations Omoluabi Of Our Time. Thank You So Much For All You Do Sir. Enjoy Your Unique Day To The Fullest”

A Chairmanship aspirant for Ikorodu LG, Azeez Jimoh Olosugbo, also joined in presentation of goodwill messages to the celebrant by prayers:
“My prayers, my respect and my best wishes on your birthday. God will continue to grant you victory, grace and sound health on all sides of life. Happy Birthday Dr.Saheed ibikunle.”
Tayo Odesanya, a public commentator and a younger ally of Dr Ibikunle, also celebrating the highly revered community leader, wrote in his praise:
“An academic fountain wherefrom Ikorodu’s contemporary intellectual poetry pours.

“An authoritative map and custodian of our community’s political history and nuances.
“Unapologetic and restless advocate of our sound political present and future.
“Intellectual personality of global standard…
“Maybe one should save us the time, as any attempt will prove futile in any effort to reel the inexhaustible, colourful dossier of a sociopolitical Abraham, @Otunba Saheed Ibikunle, whose niche in our history stands enviably unmatched!

“Generations celebrate your all-round sagacity. Everyday. But a day as auspicious as this one calls for a special one, to reflect, appreciate, and earnestly request that Mother Nature grant your heart desires on this day and beyond.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Egbon wa sir.”
Hassan Temidayo, a lecturer and public/political analyst, celebrating Dr Ibikunle described him as a man of wisdom and cerebral politician.
“On this special day, we celebrate a man of wisdom, integrity, and purpose, a life coach, educationist, and politician with class. Your guidance and leadership continue to inspire many, and your impact is truly remarkable.

“May Almighty Allah bless you abundantly, grant you good health, endless joy, and continued success in all your endeavours. May He increase you in knowledge, wisdom, and strength, and may His mercy and protection be upon you always.
“Baarakallahu fiih, wa ja’alaka minal muflihiin. (May Allah bless you and make you among the successful ones)
“Enjoy your day, sir!”
Another public commentator, Comrade Alade’ Julius Oloyede , in his own tributes on THE IMPACT platform, simply enthused:
“The upwardly mobile Don-Politico. You GLOWl”

The General Secretary, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Comrade Toyyib Oke (Bako), also congratulating Dr. Ibikunle, said:
“Happy Glorious Birthday to an outright leader, and mentor for many great people.
“May Allah continue to bless your existence, Dr Saheed Ibikunle ”
An educationist and community leader, Alhaja F.A.T. Olanrewaju, also celebrating Dr. Ibikunle noted on THE IMPACT:
“Congratulations to a darling brother as he celebrates his birthday, Omoluabi, may you always have reasons to celebrate your birthday darling brother!”

Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, Principal, LASU international School, Ojo, who also joined many others in celebrating the cerebral Dr Ibikunle also wrote:
“I celebrate the life of a mentor and leader, a distinguished personality, epitome of knowledge and wisdom, a passionate community advocate and a perfect Omoluabi, Dr. Saheed Ibikunle. Sir, I celebrate, rejoice and wish you a long life, good health, sound mind and prosperity. Congratulations, Sir”
In his own tributes, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adinlewa Oluwafemi, penned adulation in the celebrant’s honour:

“I joined thousands of people to celebrate this educationalist and a progressive @Dr Saheed Ibikunle.
“Egbon mi, your integrity is second to none, I celebrate your wisdom and kindness, you are a politician with class, I love your guidance and leadership role. You are an example of humbleness and say it as it is. Sir, I appreciate all you do for me.
“As you are celebrating your birthday today I wish you more good life, may you live long to celebrate many birthdays in sound health and happiness.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOCKY!”
