Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, to commiserate with the government and people of Ogun on the passing of the Awùjalẹ̀ and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, GCON.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the host, received the team, which also included the President’s wife, Remi, at the departed monarch’s palace.
Oba Adetona, who reigned for over six decades, was widely revered for his contributions to traditional leadership, socio-cultural development, and nation-building.
Tributes have continued to pour in, with many describing him as a symbol of integrity, courage, and wisdom in Nigeria’s traditional institution.
Aiyedatiwa joined his colleague governors and other sympathisers in paying respects to the former oba in Ijebu Ode after a brief meeting at the residence of Governor Abiodun.
As part of the final rites, a special Fidau prayer was held in honour of the late monarch at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu Ode.
The solemn gathering attracted Islamic clerics, traditional leaders, political figures, and others who came to pay their last respects and pray for the peaceful repose of the late king’s soul.
Other governors present at the event included AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State; Douye Diri, Bayelsa; and Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti. They also condoled with Governor Abiodun and the royal family.
Ọba Adetọna, one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning monarchs, ascended the throne in 1960 and passed away recently at the age of 91.
