President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, to attend an eighth-day prayer service in memory of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, stated this on Sunday in a post on X.
“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,” according to his tweet.
The renowned monarch died on July 13 at the age of 91 and was buried the next day at Ijebu-Ode, according to Islamic tradition.
His death ended a 65-year reign, one of the longest in Nigerian traditional history.
Security has been tightened in 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 will be held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium and will be attended by dignitaries including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and other top officials.
