President-elect salutes Awujale at 89, says he brought honour, dignity to throne

President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on his 89th birthday anniversary.

Tinubu said that Oba Adetona, one of the longest reigning monarchs in the world, brought dignity, honour and prestige to the throne of his forebears in the last 63 years.

Besides, he praised the monarch for his wisdom and industry that combined to make his reign peaceful and productive, with unprecedented physical development not only in Ijebu-Ode, his Kingdom but also in the entire Ijebuland. He said: “At 89, Kabiyesi has received the immense grace and favour of God.

“I am happy that even though Kabiyesi is advanced in age, he is still serving the people of Ijebuland with utmost dedication. In his 63 years reign, Oba Adetona brought dignity, honour and respect to the throne of Awujale to the admiration of all the sons and daughters of Ijebuland and Yorubaland.

“I join the family, sons and daughters of Ijebuland and indeed all the admirers of Kabiyesi around the world to wish him happy birthday and pray for more years in good health on the throne.”