Penultimate week, Iju, a rustic community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State hosted scores of friends and relatives of a former member of the State House of Assembly who represented Akure North State Constituency, Hon Akindele Adeniyi.
Akindele, known as “GOC” among his contemporaries, has just concluded two terms at the Assembly.
Akindele, a former Vice-Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area said he had reasons to glorify God.
The St. Stephens Anglican Church, venue of the event was filled to capacity as prominent indigenes of the state thronged the venue to felicitate with a man many described as a courageous politician.
Adeniyi expressed gratitude to Governor Olusegun Mimiko for giving him the opportunity to serve his people twice in the House of Assembly.
Prominent indigenes of the state who attended the event were the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Fatai Olotu, former Chairman of Hospital Management Board, Dr. Dare Bada, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Elder Soji Bello and the Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) Akungba Akoko, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, among others.
The visibly excited Adeniyi also thanked the people for choosing him to represent them twice in the House, saying the support given to him propelled him to serve them vigorously.
He said: “Mine is a grateful heart because if I look back from where I am coming from, I know that God has been kind to me.
“From thousands of people in my constituency, God gave me the opportunity to serve my people; not only once, but twice. It is a feat that has not been recorded by any politician in the community. Indeed, I am highly grateful to God.
“My appreciation also goes to our amiable Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, who gave me that opportunity to serve my people. At that time, I was not the best but he supported me with everything. I will forever remain grateful to him.”