Tinubu Pays Emotional Tribute At Awujale’s 8th-Day Prayer In Ijebu-Ode [Video Goes Viral]

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, to attend the eighth-day prayer in honour of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.

The announcement was made on Sunday via a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Dada Olusegun, the President’s Special Assistant on Social Media.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Ijebu-Ode to attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona,” Olusegun posted.

The late monarch, who died on July 13 at the age of 91, was laid to rest the following day in Ijebu-Ode in accordance with Islamic customs. His passing marked the end of an extraordinary 65-year reign, one of the longest in Nigeria’s traditional history.

In preparation for the ceremony, security has been significantly increased throughout Ijebu-Ode, especially around the Dipo Dina International Stadium, the Awujale’s palace, and his private residence in Igbeba.

The prayer event, set to take place at the Dipo Dina Stadium, will host several dignitaries including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and other prominent personalities.