Former Oyo State Commissioner and respected People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Lagelu Local Government, Elder Taliat Oribayo Okeyode, has been showered with glowing tributes as he marks his birthday, with warm congratulations coming from Evangelist Sunday Ayobami Gold, former board member of the Oyo Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OYORUWASSA).
In a congratulatory message made available to the press, Evangelist Gold described Elder Okeyode as a seasoned administrator, grassroots politician and elder statesman whose contributions to governance and party development in Oyo State remain outstanding.
He noted that the celebrant’s years of service as a commissioner and PDP leader in Lagelu have left enduring legacies of integrity, selflessness and people-oriented leadership.
Evangelist Gold praised Elder Okeyode for his unwavering commitment to the ideals of the PDP and his mentorship of younger politicians, adding that his counsel and experience have continued to strengthen the party at the grassroots and state levels.
He prayed for God’s continued grace, sound health and long life for the celebrant, urging him to remain steadfast in his service to humanity and the party. “Elder Oribayo Okeyode is a pillar of wisdom and a dependable leader. On this special day, we celebrate his life of impact and pray for more fruitful years ahead,” the message read.
The birthday celebration has attracted goodwill messages from party leaders, associates and admirers across Lagelu Local Government and beyond, all celebrating a man widely regarded as a symbol of experience, loyalty and progressive politics in Oyo State.

