Outpouring Of Birthday Wishes As Veteran Politician Shuaib Oyedokun Turns 90
Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun, who is the Oluomo of Inisha, Osun State, is a prominent politician in the country.
The veteran politician turns 90 today, Saturday, February 22, 2025, and he has joined the nonagenarian club .
This was no doubt good news to family members, friends, political associates, and leaders across the country and it has been an outpouring of birthday wishes for the prominent politician.
The nation’s number one citizen, President Bola Tinubu led the chorus of congratulations on Saturday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga lauded Chief Oyedokun’s lifelong dedication to leadership, service, and the promotion of democratic values in the country.
He described the elder statesman as a figure of immense political wisdom whose contribution to national development continues to inspire leaders across generations.
‘On this milestone, I join Chief Oyedokun’s family, associates, and admirers in thanking Almighty God for his life of impact.
May He grant our revered elder continued strength, wisdom, and good health to sustain his invaluable contributions to Nigeria’ the president said.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has also felicitated Chief Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
Alhaji Oyetola, a former governor of Osun State, described the nonagenarian politician as an encyclopedia of knowledge and a rare phenomenon whose repository of knowledge in human endeavours has imparted greatly in humanity and contributed significantly to national growth and development.
Acknowledging the sterling leadership quality and outstanding performance of Chief Oyedokun in the different positions he has held, Oyetola noted that the veteran politician has written his name in the sands of time while his indelible imprints have been a source of inspiration to the young and old in the national political landscape and beyond.
The minister specifically extolled the doyen for being the paragon of hope and inspiration for all noting that Chief Oyedokun’s fatherly role in building a virile, just and principled atmosphere within the political space cannot be overemphasized.
‘Honestly, our mentor and role model, a father figure, Chief Oyedokun is a ‘study’ within the political space. He is indeed an embodiment of virtuousness whose repository of divine wisdom and intellect had imparted greatly in humanity.
Celebrating Chief Oyedokun is a celebration of worthiness not only by his astonishing philosophical ideology in politics but also for his inimitable tenacity and can-do spirit which is second to none.
As a national figure and distinguished chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and elder statesman, your exemplary leadership and desirous tenacity have been the guiding principles to upcoming politicians. We are indeed blessed to have you as a father figure, mentor and instructor.
Baba, as you climbed the ladder of nonagenarian today, I pray that Almighty Allah will continue to uphold you and grant you good health and longevity of life to continue to serve and impact more humanity. Congratulations, Sir’ Oyetola added.
Chief Jide Omoworare, a former state lawmaker, former senator and former presidential aide, has also sent a message of congratulations to Pa Shuaib Oyedokun.
‘Baba, this is not just another birthday celebration, rather it is a historic moment that marks nine decades of an extraordinary life, a life defined by service, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of Osun State and Nigeria as a whole.
Your journey has been one of resilience, wisdom, and impact. As a revered elder statesman, a strategist of immense political depth and a progressive leader to the core, your influence in shaping our democratic and political landscape remains unparalleled.
From your days of active political engagement to your continued guidance of the younger generation, you have exemplified what it means to lead with vision, integrity, and dedication.
Osun State and Nigeria as a whole owe you a debt of gratitude for your sacrifices, your unwavering belief in the power of democracy, and your role in fostering good governance.
You have stood as a bridge between generations, offering invaluable wisdom that has shaped policies, strengthened institutions, and ensured the growth of progressive ideals.
At 90, your legacy is deeply rooted in the history of our state and country, and we are privileged to celebrate you.
May God grant you continued good health, sound mind, and peace. May your days ahead be filled with the joy of seeing the prosperity of the land you have diligently served.
Baba, you are not just aging; you are aging with grace, honour, and fulfillment.
May your life continue to be a source of inspiration to all who cherish democracy, justice, and progress.
Baba, e ma pe fun wa o, Amin.
Happy 90th Birthday, Chief Shuaibu Oyedokun! ‘ he submitted.
Also joining other prominent Nigerians to congratulate Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun is a popular politician and pen pusher, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin.
The former Kwara State Commissioner for Information also called the birthday celebrant a mentor.
‘I felicitate Pa Shuaib Oyedokun on the auspicious occasion of his 90th Birthday.
There is no gainsaying that Baba is a living legend especially in the political realm. I can never forget his mentoring and his contribution to my political career and his role in securing Kwara State for the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP).
I was a PDP national officer (Deputy National Publicity Secretary) when Baba was the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the party. But for his intervention in the Kwara State PDP crisis, it would have been an uphill task for Kwara to be in the mainstream by winning the General election in the state in 2003.
Baba’s 90th milestone comes at a time when his nationalist rare breed is vanishing. We thank God for keeping him alive for more service to humanity.
Happy Birthday, Baba’ he said.
A prominent politician in Osun State, Hon Adelani Ajanaku has also wished Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun a happy birthday and he has ‘spiced’ his birthday wishes message with the cognomen of Inisha people.
‘Papa, you are indeed a lucky and amazing man to have witnessed your glorious 90th birthday milestone in good health and sound mind.
God found you worthy to witness today because He loves you. You have continued to wallow in sound mind, good health, peace of mind and you are very useful and relevant to your community, political party, Osun State and the nation in general.
At 90 you still maintain an helicopter and sharper eyes, your modicum of intelligence is extraordinary and your warmth with people is incomparable and infectious.
Our great and loving Papa,
Our darling nonagenarian beyond compare.
Our ebullient and amazing role model.
Our workaholic and detribalized political collossus.
Our enigmatic and inspirational leader with uncommon Midas touch
Our timeless and evergreen political leader of all seasons
The doyen of politics and an encyclopedia of wisdom
A humane, pragmatic, personable, practical, persuasive and highly intelligent personae
A man of uncanny ability capable of communicating effortlessly through the labyrinth of politics and history
An unstoppable and energetic leader with can-do spirit
A great man of honor, integrity and courage who has traversed the political landscape unscathed
A man massively adored, admired, respected and valued by his people
The Oluomo of Inisaland whose mien, prestige, awe and admiration outweigh others of his generation
Inisa ooye, Omo akogbio rajo;
Inisa Oyemojo, Omo aforuja;
Omo arifasola, Omo aritaseye;
Omo arobatala, bale loja oba;
Omo afewura gba ajagun da sinu otin;
Kaun lafi dale awusa;
Obi ni tekulu Ijesha;
Yanrin pelu akasu eko banba lamu danisa, omo enu mu jabe;
Kekere Inisa, Akin ni;
Agba Inisa, awon lo moran;
Eniyan Oni gbe’nisa, ko mo le gbon denu;
Ogbon ni nbe lodo ikun baba wa;
Inisa ooye, Inisa ooku, omo akogbio rajo ni o.
Baba as you clock 90th birthday today, I rejoice and felicitate you most astoundingly and proudly on this great occasion.
May the Almighty Allah continue to strengthen you with good health, imbue you with sound mind, joy unspeakable, and longer life.
Baba mi, Aseyi samodun Ooo. Ki Oluwa jeki ari yin pe ooo and may Almighty Allah answers your silent prayers’ he wrote.
A journalist, Mr. Akinlolu Abayomi has also sent a message of congratulations to the veteran politician, describing him as a father figure and a special person.
‘I specially congratulate Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun on his 90th birthday.
He is a father figure, and I hold him in high esteem. He is a veteran politician, and certainly, no one will present a chronology of key events in the second republic without mentioning his name.
I was a precocious child, and I began to read newspapers especially the defunct Concord Newspaper in 1982 as a Primary 2 pupil and the news and updates on the 1983 general election featured the name of Baba, who was the Secretary of NPN in the old Oyo State.
I was happy to meet Baba in 2005 as Fame Magazine reporter when he was in ACD which later became ACN and since then he has remained a father figure.
Baba’s political stature far exceeds his height, he is one of the oldest and best-known political strategists and one of the leading political figures in the country.
More importantly, Baba appreciates deep, thorough, and honest reporting, he attaches importance to ‘quality’ and he reads orientactualmags.com regularly and without prompting he accompanies his press statements or interviews with ‘gbemu’ that most political office holders will foot- drag and play hide-and-seek before making such available.
Happy birthday baba, igba odun, odun kan ni’ he said.
Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun, who is an APC chieftain, had at different times served as old Oyo State NPN Secretary, Secretary to the old Oyo State Government under Dr Omololu Olunloyo , PDP Deputy National Chairman (South) during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration and Chairman of Michael Imodu National Institute for Labour Studies, (MINILS), Ilorin, during the Goodluck Jonathan administration-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you.
