As Christmas celebration is gathering momentum across the the world, Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu, Atonlusi 1, Olumafon of Imafon Kingdom, has sent warm greetings to all sons and daughters of the community both at home and abroad.
Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu used the same avenue to pray for divine intervention over the health condition of Mr. Governor, Arakurin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
His goodwill message of hope, peace, love and development for his people contained in a Press Release he made available to journalists on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in his palace charging all his subjects to put their hope in Christ and at same time reflect His love anywhere the found themselves.
Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu who is well loved by Imafon people, also used the medium on behalf his Council- Of- Chiefs to call upon the youths and various categories of people in the community to celebrate with sense of modesty and decency.
While challenging entire people of the community on the need to reflect on the purpose of the birth of Christ as well as extending love of Christ towards one another he said Christmas is synonymous with sharing and giving to one another.
In his words: “I, Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu, I am using this medium to send a special greetings to entire sons and daughters of Imafon both at home and abroad on the occasion of 2023 Christmas Celebrations.
“This season affords me an ample opportunity to thank some deserving individuals that have been contributing in no small measure towards the advancement of our community.
“My immense appreciation to Mr. Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Acting Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, members of Ondo State Executives Council, my wonderful Chiefs in Imafon Kingdom and all sons and daughters from far and near.
“As we celebrate this season, I will like to enjoin everyone to join me in fervent prayers to God for quick recovery of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Once again, I wish you all merry Christmas and prosperous New Year in advance.
“Let me also use this opportunity to greet all Chiefs of Imafon from
Olisa-Ogunmusesan Tunde, Odopetu- Omodara idowu, Elemo- Adegbenro Adewumi, Aro-Fayeun Abiodun, Ojomu-Ajibola Folorunso, Asae- Ezekiel Joseph,
Sao – Segun Bosede,
Asamo- Temidayo Kolawole,
Ajiroba-Ayodele Phllip,
Aruwajoye-Engr. Okwuchukwu Sunday Ezike and Otunba Adebomi Adefemi Adeleke
“And my amiable female Chiefs, starting from Iyalobirin- Mrs. Morenike Esther Omotoso,
Erelu – Mrs. Titilayo Clara, Salaja, Olookoju- Mrs. Mary Olu Ezekiel and Iyaloja – Mrs. Temidayo Alo.
“Aseyi samodun o, asamodun ati opolopo Odun ninu oro ati alafia o. (Amin),”.
Oba Adegbehingbe whose leadership has been more embracing and beneficial to all, used the occasion of the commemoration of Christ’s birth to sincerely pray for collective development and well being of the people of Imafon community from far and wide.