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“Awujale Was More Than A Royal Father To Me” — Tinubu Pays Tribute
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing him as more than a royal father to him.
Tinubu said that the late monarch was a voice of truth whose passing has left a significant void in Nigeria’s traditional leadership.
In a statement on Sunday via his X page, the President honoured the memory of Oba Sikiru on the eight day after his death.
He further praised the late monarch’s legacy of service and integrity, highlighting his rare leadership qualities and unwavering dedication to his people.
Tinubu said:
“Last Sunday, within hours, I lost two men I held in the highest esteem: my dear predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari, and Kabiyesi, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebuland, who joined his ancestors after over 65 remarkable years on the throne.
“Kabiyesi was more than a royal father to me. He was a confidante, a guide, and a man of truth whose wisdom never failed to steady those who sought it. In over six decades on the throne, he ruled with rare dignity, candour, and courage, always putting the people first with an unmistakable sense of duty.
“I am in Ijebu-Ode today to honour his legacy at his eighth-day Fidau prayers. Oba Adetona’s demise has left an enormous void within the traditional institutions in Yorubaland and Nigeria in general. His voice, leadership, and generosity will echo far beyond Ijebuland.”
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