President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Ogun State today, July 20, 2025, to partake in the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The head of state was welcomed with solemn respect and traditional courtesy as he touched down at the newly commissioned runway of the local airport.
The President’s arrival ahead of today’s Fidau prayer underscores the national significance of Oba Adetona’s passing, marking the end of a regal chapter that lasted decades. Oba Adetona, aged 102, reigned as one of Nigeria’s oldest monarchs, steering the life of Ijebu people since ascending the throne in 1960. His reign witnessed immense growth and influence, not only within the Ijebu kingdom but across the Yoruba land at large.
In a display of unity and reverence, President Tinubu is expected to address families of the deceased Oba, eminent traditional rulers, political leaders, and religious figures at the prayer session scheduled for later today. The eighth-day Fidau marks a pivotal moment in the Islamic mourning tradition, bringing together both political and community stakeholders to seek divine mercy for the departed monarch.
President Tinubu’s visit follows earlier condolences from the Presidency, which hailed the late Awujale’s legacy of peace, culture, and communal development. Observers note that Tinubu’s presence further reinforces his administration’s commitment to upholding national unity and interfaith harmony.
With the ceremony set to bring together vast multitudes from Ogun State and beyond, the presence of the President is anticipated to inject both gravitas and a call for collective healing. As proceedings unfold, dignitaries hope that the prayer will not only commemorate the late monarch’s storied past, but also chart a path of stability and continuity for Ijebuland.