PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU ATTENDS 8TH-DAY PRAYER FOR LATE AWUJALE OF IJEBULAND, OBA ADETONA, IN IJEBU-ODE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday made his way to Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, to honour the memory of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, by attending the eighth-day Fidau prayer in his honour.

The President departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in the early hours of the morning, accompanied by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and a retinue of senior aides and security personnel.

The solemn event, held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, saw the gathering of Nigeria’s political and traditional elites, including Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, royal fathers, religious clerics, ministers, senators, and captains of industry. The turnout reflected the towering legacy of Oba Adetona, a monarch whose reign spanned over six and a half decades, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Nigerian history.

Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91, was a revered figure in Yoruba land and beyond. Known for his wisdom, fearless voice, and passion for development, the Awujale's death has left a profound void, not just in Ijebuland, but across the nation. He was laid to rest on July 14th, in accordance with Islamic rites.

President Tinubu, in his brief address at the prayer ground, described the late monarch as “a royal institution, a voice of reason, and a father figure whose impact will echo through generations.”

Islamic scholars led the prayer session, seeking divine mercy and eternal peace for the departed king, while also praying for peace, unity, and progress in Nigeria. The occasion was laced with both mourning and reflection, as dignitaries reminisced on the legacy of Oba Adetona, who was first installed as Awujale in 1960, the same year Nigeria gained independence.

The event also served as a moment of national introspection as many described the late Oba as “a symbol of stability and continuity in turbulent times.” His deep commitment to the wellbeing of his people and his unapologetic outspokenness in national matters earned him the respect of both the political class and the common people.

As chants of “Allahu Akbar” echoed across the stadium, the air was heavy with both honour and grief, a fitting tribute to a king whose rule was not only long but impactful.

Busterblog.com extends heartfelt condolences to the people of Ijebuland and the entire Yoruba race. May Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona rest in perfect peace.