Tinubu to attend Awujale prayer ceremony in Ijebu-Ode, honouring Oba Adetona. The late monarch was praised for wisdom, legacy, and cultural leadership

President Bola Tinubu will attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for Oba Sikiru Adetona, the late Awujale of Ijebuland, in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday.

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The event follows the monarch’s passing on 13 July 2025, at the age of 91, after serving on the throne since 1960.

Tinubu attends Awujale prayer ceremony to honour a man he described as a “towering natural ruler who led with dignity and wisdom.”

The solemn gathering, to be held at Dipo Dina Stadium, will also feature Governor Dapo Abiodun and other prominent dignitaries.

Oba Adetona was laid to rest on 14 July at Ogbagba Court, after a widely attended burial. His legacy includes transforming the Ojude Oba festival into an international event and supporting academic advancement through the Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies at Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Reacting to his death, Tinubu said, “He was more than a monarch; he was a confidant and a voice of reason during tough national moments.”

Oba Adetona’s death, close to that of former President Muhammadu Buhari, marked a moment of reflection for many Nigerians.

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The prayer ceremony is part of Yoruba cultural tradition, offering prayers and reflection for the late monarch’s soul and his legacy of leadership and reform.