Political associates, friends, constituents and family members of the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin gathered at the First Baptist Church, Anko Eruwa on Sunday to appreciate and thank God for the re-election of the Lawmaker as the Speaker for the 2nd consecutive term.
Recall that Hon Adebo Ogundoyin was last Wednesday in Ibadan re-elected unopposed as the Speaker of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly.
Rev. Olugbenga Ayoola of First Baptist Church, Anko Eruwa who rejoiced with Hon Adebo Ogundoyin on his re-election asked him to see it as a blessing and an uncommon grace of God.
The Cleric urged Hon Adebo Ogundoyin to reciprocate God’s favor in his political career by striving to make positive impacts in the life of the people.
To commemorate Father’s Day, the Men Missionary Union, MMU of First Baptist Church, Anko Eruwa honored the Speaker and some other fathers in the church.
The thanksgiving service coincided with the 32nd year remembrance of the late father of the Speaker, Chief adeseun Oguntona Ayisa Ogundoyin who died 18th June, 1991.
In memory of the deceased, the Speaker and his other siblings Adesoji, Adetoye and Aderemi distributed gifts to widows and the less-priviledged drawn from various communities in Eruwa and Lanlate towns.
Hon Adebo Ogundoyin said his Dad was a strong pillar of support for the people, adding that his legacies linger on.
” This day 32yrs ago, the whole Ibarapaland was thrown into deep mourning when the death of late Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin was announced. I was too young to understand the reality of losing ones father. But to God be the glory, we have continued to enjoy the good name and legacies left behind by our late Dad” Oyo Speaker said.
The program provided opportunity for the guests to pay glowing tributes to the late philanthropist and business mogul who lived his entire life to serve the people and his community.
