- Oba Adetona’s Death a Great Loss to Nigeria – President Tinubu
- Oba Sikiru Adetona passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2024
- Kabiyesi was more than a royal father to me
President Bola Tinubu has paid heartfelt tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2024.
Eko Hot Blog reports that while describing the revered monarch as more than a traditional ruler, a trusted confidante and a courageous voice of truth , Tinubu noted that his death leaves a deep void in Nigeria’s traditional leadership.
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He emphasized that Adetona’s passing is a profound loss not only for Ijebuland but also for the wider Yoruba cultural heritage and the nation as a whole.
In a message shared on his official X account, the President expressed personal loss, stating that the day marked a double loss for him, as he also mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The statement reads, “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. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus and comfort all who mourn him,” he said.
