Gabriel Igbinedion clocks 85, daughter celebrates him (photos)

- Benin chief Gabriel Igbinedion has celebrated his 85th birthday this Wednesday, September 11

- The chief was celebrated by his politician daughter Omosede Igbinedion on Instagram

- Omosede shared photos of her dad as she celebrated his new age. She also prayed for him to live over 100 years old

Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, who is known in the Benin Kingdom as the Esama, has celebrated a new age after clocking 85 this Wednesday, September 11. The title of Esama means the son of the people.

Legit.ng had earlier reported that the Benin chief gave thanks to God for his new-age at a thanksgiving service. He celebrated the thanksgiving on Sunday, September 8, ahead of his birthday. He was celebrated by public figures, such as former president Goodluck Jonathan.

His daughter, Omosede Igbinedion, who is a member of the House of Representatives for Ovia Federal constituency, local government area of Edo state, celebrated her father on an Instagram post.

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In a lovely birthday message, the woman wished her father a happy 85th birthday. She also expressed how much she loves her father.

The female politician further prayed for her father's old age, saying that she wants him to clock 100 and beyond.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that pastor and general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, and his wife Foluke, celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on Sunday, September 9.

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