The Group Chairman of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, has paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. He described his passing as the tip of an period and the ascent of a legend into the realms of the immortals.
In a solemn and emotionally resonant message, he extolled the virtues of the late monarch, whom he described as a towering image of id, unity, and pleasure for the Ijebu folks and the Yoruba nation.
Oba Adetona, who died on the age of 91, reigned for a unprecedented 65 years, making him one of many longest-reigning monarchs in Nigerian historical past. His reign, based on Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, was not solely notable for its longevity however for its profound impression on the cultural, social, and {economic} transformation of Ijebuland.
“His Royal Majesty reigned not merely by the sceptre, but by the rare power of vision, intellect, and integrity,” Aare Adetola said. “He embodied royalty in its purest form, not as a relic of the past, but as a living force that shaped the present and laid the foundations of the future.”
Reflecting on the monarch’s legacy, the actual property mogul highlighted Oba Adetona’s function as a custodian of heritage, a voice of knowledge throughout nationwide turbulence, and a bridge throughout generations. “He was not just a king, but a colossus, a living oracle whose words stirred minds and moved mountains,” he added.
Aare Adetola Emmanuelking additional acknowledged the transformation of Ijebuland below the late monarch’s watch, noting that the traditional kingdom grew to become a beacon of cultural pleasure, {economic} vibrancy, and progressive unity. “To be Ijebu was to be proud. To serve Ijebu was to be honourable. To be under his reign was to witness greatness firsthand,” he stated.
Aare Adetola Emmanuelking expressed deep condolences to the royal household and the folks of Ijebuland, urging them to elevate their chins in pleasure, having been dominated by a legend. “Now, the lion sleeps, but his roar shall echo in eternity”, he added.
He prayed for the peaceable repose of the king’s soul and for his enduring legacy to proceed inspiring generations to come back.
The passing of HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona marks the shut of a exceptional chapter in Yoruba historical past, however as Aare Adetola Emmanuelking reminds the world, the sunshine of the monarch’s legacy will perpetually illuminate the trail forward.
