His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin,(Ige Olakulehin 1) has felicitated with Christians all over the world, asking them to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ which include love, forgiveness, provision for needies, religious tolerance and peaceful co -existence among others.
The Christmas message was given by the paramount ruler at his palace located at Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Tuesday.
Stressing the need to love one another,the monarch stated that lack of genuine love takes us to where we are today that we are suffering in the midst of plenty, in his words , the rich is getting richer while the poor is getting poorer,” this is contrary to the reason for the birth of Jesus Christ,” he lamented.
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin used the occasion to enjoin the well to do in the society to remember the poor and meet their need in the spirit of Christmas season for them to have sense of belonging.
“I call on travellers during this period to avoid night journey, the drivers not to over speed, obey traffic rules and regulations and for the law enforcement agents to be alive to their responsibility in securing the lives and property of Nigerian people.
Kabiyesi appreciates the support of Olubadan Advisory Council, Executive members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes(CCII) traditional title holders, mogajis, Baales, the palace staffs and the entire Indigenes and residents of Ibadanland, wishing them merry Christmas and happy new year in advance.