Niran Adeyoju ‘SDM’ Felicitates Ex Oyo Assembly Speaker, Akin Onigbinde On 70th Birthday
The Convener of the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Peace Advocates, Prince Niran Adeyoju (popularly known as SDM), has extended his warmest congratulations to the former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Legal Adviser of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Akin Onigbinde (SAN), on the momentous occasion of his 70th birthday.
In a congratulatory statement issued on Tuesday by the secretary, Elder David Oluokun, Prince Adeyoju described the learned Silk as a “quintessential leader, a legal luminary of unimpeachable integrity, and a foundational pillar of peace and unity” within the Oyo State APC structure.
Prince Adeyoju remarked that Dr. Onigbinde’s entry into the septuagenarian club is not just a personal milestone, but a celebration of decades spent in selfless service to humanity, the legal profession, and the political landscape of Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
“Rt. Hon. Akin Onigbinde is a rare breed whose contributions to our dear state—both as a former Speaker and as a guiding light in the Oyo APC Peace Advocates—remain invaluable. His brilliant legal mind, which has earned him the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has been consistently deployed for the defense of justice, equity, and progress.”
The statement highlighted Dr. Onigbinde’s crucial role as a core leader within the Oyo APC Peace Advocates, an initiative dedicated to uniting members and fostering a cohesive front ahead of future political engagements.
Prince Adeyoju emphasized that the former Speaker’s wisdom, calm demeanor, and structural approach to conflict resolution have been instrumental in steering the group’s reconciliation efforts.
Furthermore, his role as the Legal Adviser to Afenifere was lauded as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the progress, cultural heritage, and political stability of the Yoruba nation.
