By Muhammad B. Muhammad
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid glowing tribute to the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and national conscience.
Reacting to the monarch’s passing, Atiku said the news struck a deeply emotional chord despite Oba Adetona’s long and fulfilled life. He hailed the late king as a monarch of “rare courage, dignity, and divine grace” whose reign was marked by “fearless integrity and unwavering service.”
“Oba Adetona was not just a traditional ruler; he was a beacon of wisdom and fortitude, a cultural custodian, and a shining symbol of Black excellence on the global stage,” Atiku noted.
According to him, Nigeria has lost “a royal colossus,” whose voice and values shaped national discourse far beyond the palace walls. “He was a king who spoke truth to power without ever losing reverence for tradition or his people,” the statement read.
Atiku expressed solidarity with the people of Ijebuland and extended condolences to the government and people of Ogun State. He prayed for strength for the late monarch’s family and for Allah to grant Oba Adetona eternal rest among the righteous.
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, one of Nigeria’s most respected traditional rulers, reigned as the Awujale of Ijebuland for several decades, earning admiration for his principled leadership and statesmanship.
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