“The Peacemaker at 80: Engr.Adetunji Describes Chief Alake As Community’s Unifying Pillar
...Says "he stood for truth when division loomed"
As Chief Joseph Folorunsho Alake celebrates his 80th birthday today, the revered elder statesman has been described as the cornerstone of peace and progress in Efon Alaaye—a leader whose unwavering commitment to truth and unity has kept the community together through turbulent times.
Engr. Olabode Adetunji, Technical Adviser to the Governor on Local Government Project Monitoring and Evaluation made the statement on Saturday in Efon Alaaye and hailed Chief Alake as a rare breed of politician whose influence transcends partisanship.
Engr.Adetunji emphasized that Chief Alake remains one of if not the only statesman in Ekiti that never decamped from the progressives party since he joined active politics right from the old days of UPN till date.
He described him as a committed believer of progress and unity of the party,a progressive per-excellence who can go any length to preserve the ethics and principles of the party.
“Chief Alake is not just a politician; he is a father figure and a guardian of our community’s soul. When political tensions threatened to tear Efon Alaaye apart, he stepped in with wisdom and courage. His timely intervention quelled what could have escalated into a full-blown crisis that would have turned our dear community into a battlefield,” Adetunji stated.
Engr. Adetunji further described the octogenarian as a selfless unifier who places the collective interest of Efon Alaaye above personal or political gain.
Chief Alake’s political career, spanning decades, has been defined by his dogged pursuit of truth, justice, and equitable development. He has been a rallying point for progressive ideals, a mentor to younger politicians, and a voice of reason in moments of national and local uncertainty.
His palatial home according to the Technical Adviser according to the Technical Adviser, has over the years served as a sanctuary for dialogue—where aggrieved parties are reconciled, where strategies for community advancement are forged, and where the voiceless find a champion.
As the community gathers to celebrate his 80th milestone, Engr. Adetunji offered heartfelt prayers for the elder statesman noting that Chief Joseph Folorunsho Alake’s 80th birthday marks not just the passage of time, but the enduring relevance of a man who has given his all to the progress of his people.
