A member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and Chairman of the Otunbas of Ijebu-land Council, Otunba Busura Alebiosu, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II, the esteemed Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu-land, who joined his ancestors on Sunday.
In a solemn statement issued on behalf of the Council, Alebiosu described the late monarch as “a symbol of royalty, dignity, courage, and wisdom, whose reign redefined the modern traditional institution in Nigeria.”
“The Awujale was not just a king to the Ijebus; he was the soul of a people, the custodian of our heritage, and a global icon of integrity. His long and impactful reign, marked by fearlessness, intellect, and modernisation, will remain an inspiration to generations unborn,” he said.
Alebiosu commiserated with all Ijebu sons and daughters worldwide, stating that the vacuum left by Oba Adetona’s transition is immense. “We are consoled by the indelible legacy he leaves behind — one of service, truth, and unflinching patriotism. I urge every Ijebu man and woman to honour his memory by living out the values he cherished,” he added.
In the same breath, the Chairman of Otunbas also extended heartfelt condolences to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
“President Buhari was a statesman whose contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, national security, and infrastructural development will be remembered. His passing is a great loss not only to the nation but to all lovers of peace and progress,” Alebiosu said.
He prayed for strength and wisdom for President Tinubu during this double moment of national grief, urging Nigerians to unite in sober reflection and collective prayer.
Alebiosu concluded by calling for resilience among the Ijebu people and Nigerians at large, stressing that “as a people, we must draw strength from our shared history and march forward with the courage our departed leaders exemplified.”
