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Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has died at the age of 93, his family announced on Wednesday.
His daughter, Toyin Ojora-Saraki, who is married to former Senate president Bukola Saraki, said he passed away early in the day and would be buried in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rites.
In a statement, the Ojora family described his life as dignified and fulfilled and expressed gratitude to God.
The family also quoted Islamic scripture, noting that all believers belong to God and will ultimately return to Him.
“With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), the Ojora family of Lagos hereby announces the passing of our beloved patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, who returned to his creator early this morning,” the statement reads.
“We say Alhamdulilahi for a life well lived, and we comply with Allah’s words that: “Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him we will all return” (Q2: 156).
Ojora is survived by his wife, Erelu Ojolape Ojora, as well as his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family has called on members of the public to pray for God’s mercy upon him and for his admittance into Aljannah Firdaus.
