Abayomi Mighty, a leading Presidential Aspirant for 2027 and prominent voice for the youth and women, has extended his heartfelt condolences to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, on his transition to join his ancestors.
Oba Adetona, a distinguished first-class monarch, ascended the throne in 1960 and faithfully ruled the people of Ijebu for decades until his passing, earning a legacy of dignity, wisdom, and cultural guardianship.
Abayomi Mighty described the news of Oba Adetona’s passing as a blow too many, he lamented the immense loss not only to the sons and daughters of Ijebuland, of which he counts himself as one, but also to Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. He noted that the revered monarch embodied the finest qualities of traditional leadership, serving as a unifying father figure and a steadfast custodian of the rich cultural heritage of Ijebuland.
Abayomi Mighty paid tribute to the late monarch’s towering influence, describing him as a Colossus of repute, a royal symbol of integrity and dignity whose reign was marked by peace, cultural pride, and unwavering service to his people. He emphasized that Oba Adetona’s life and leadership would continue to inspire generations of Ijebu indigenes and Nigerians at large.
Abayomi Mighty sympathized deeply with the immediate family of Oba Adetona, the good people of Ijebuland, the entire Ogun State, and indeed the nation. He prayed that the gods of the land accept the king’s noble spirit, grant him eternal rest among the ancestors, and provide comfort and strength to those left behind to uphold his enduring legacy.