His birth raises nothing suspicious, but locked in his astral greatness is the destiny of a great kingdom.
Happy birthday anniversary to Ch. Gbenga Israel Abiri JP, the Ajashen of Emure-Ile Kingdom.
He has a great bloodline traceable to Ajashen Olomikiya who for his volcanic voice and bravery was appellated Olohunkiya. Pa Abiri , Ajashen Gbenga's father was the one of the direct sons of this combatant priest, fearless community leader and a great custodian of Emure-Ile tradition and cultural heritage.
In his pedigree, Ajashen Ajasin Agbesuwarere was the first to be installed as the priest of Imure ( Oronshen). He was followed by Ajashen Olomikiya and then his son , Ajashen Peter Oluwadamila Amutororogban who breathed his last in 1959...
This birthday celebration came with a double-barrel blessings: One for Ajashen Gbenga Abiri and the other for Emure-Ile Kingdom. Ajashen ,as a priest of Oluwa-Ogajigbo Deity in Emure-Ile Kingdom ,but the spiritual husband of Imure,a female deity but later known as Oronshen , has alternate priest called Oru in the kingdom.
After a period of three above three-score years, Ch. Gbenga Israel Abiri was installed as the fourth Ajashen in the kingdom. This does not come without some challenges of spiritual undertones. What is phenomenal in it all is the peace of the soul of this great man and the one begins to witness in the kingdom.
It's apparent that this birthday is the second one that followed his installation as Ajashen in March 2021 and the first to come after his temporary but official feature during the New Yam Festival in August, 2021. It's a remarkable reunion for our dearest Ajashen who also celebrated his Ero Festival in 2021.
With Ajashen triumphant entry into the cultural ambience of Emure-Ile richly traditions,cultures and norms, his birthday today has pointed to one thing special: The Joy Of Our People's & The Great Match Of Emure-Ile Kingdom To Stardom.
Ajashen Israel Gbenga Abiri is pretty handsome and very fit as a priest. His gentle disposition and genteel gait especially as he appeared in his woven hair style and white robes at the market squares and the palace wwitg other paraphernalia of his title remain a joy that gladdens our hearts ...He is simple, cute and smart!
To us ,he is a blessing in disguise when the land was greatly troubled , and our people seriously confused. Ajashen brought hope when frustrations were knocking, and courage when we were nearly subsumed by living fear. He is our greatest dreams and the only key to our spiritual survival in the secret of the foundation of the kingdom.
Our dearest Ajashen is a pillar of support; a figure of unity and the mirror of our traditional values. He is humility personified; extremely kind and nice; warm and compassionate; hospitable and accommodating; brilliant and intelligent , calm and collected ,and devoted and committed. He is very sincere, honest, dependable , reliable and trustworthy..
Once again, congratulations to a Colossus and an acolyte of light. Age gracefully Sire. May the spirits of the ancestors of the land guide, protect and preserve you for the good of the community and that of your family and supporters. Amen!
Pass Ajashen; Oro A Fen !
Many happy returns of the day to you Sir. Igba odun odun kan ni oooo. Ase!!
Signed
Hon. Nasirudeen I. Boboye-Ijawoye
Publicity Secretary, EDC
