President Bola Tinubu on Sunday morning departed Abuja for Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State to attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony in honour of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
This was disclosed on Sunday in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left Abuja for Ijebu-Ode to attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona,” he wrote.
The revered monarch passed away on July 13 at the age of 91 and was buried the following day in Ijebu-Ode, according to Islamic rites.
His death marked the end of a 65-year reign, one of the longest in Nigerian traditional history.
Ahead of the eighth-day prayer, security has been tightened across Ijebu-Ode, particularly along roads leading to key venues such as Dipo Dina Stadium, the Awujale’s Palace, and his Igbeba private residence.
The prayer is scheduled to hold at the Dipo Dina International Stadium and will be attended by dignitaries including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and other top officials.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left Abuja for Ijebu-Ode to attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. pic.twitter.com/ipxTCkHTi7
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