The Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, on Tuesday mourned the passing of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, describing him as an exemplary monarch who made a lot of positive impacts during his 62-year reign.
The nonagenarian stated this in his tribute to the highly revered monarch who joined his ancestors on Sunday at the age of 91.
Fasoranti disclosed that from the time Oba Adetona began his public service in the defunct Western Region, his conduct upon returning from the United Kingdom, where he studied Accountancy, and throughout his years on the throne, the late Awujale demonstrated a life worthy of emulation in terms of integrity, focus, and dedication to serving the people.
The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, further quoted Fasoranti as saying that the late monarch was one of the Obas in Yorubaland who exalt the position of royalty.
The Afenifere Leader recalled the patriotic role played by the monarch, particularly on the imbroglio brought about by the annulment of the June 12, 1993, election.
“His reign was characterised by wisdom, dexterity, an enlightened and admirable leadership style, commitment to the Yoruba cause and the national interests,” Fasoranti said.
Also commending the late Oba’s dedication to our culture and tradition, he recalled that his reign brought Ojude-Oba not just to the limelight, but made it a cynosure of everyone, including the international community.
The Afenifere leader commiserated with the people of Ijebuland, the Ogun State government, Yorubaland, and the royalty in Nigeria, of which Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona was a distinguished member, and prayed for his soul to rest in perfect peace.
