Otunba Adekunle Ojora Dies at 93, Family Announces Burial Plans

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Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has died at the age of 93.

The Ojora family announced his passing in a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki on behalf of the family.

According to the statement, the respected Lagos patriarch died in the early hours of Tuesday.

“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 said.

The family described his death as a return to Allah, quoting Qur’an 2 verse 156: “Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him we will all return.”

Otunba Ojora, who was 93, will be buried in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rites.

He is survived by his wife, Erelu Ojolape Ojora, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The family urged members of the public to remember the late traditional title holder in prayers, asking Allah to grant him mercy and a place in Aljannah Firdaus.

“We say Alhamdulilahi for a life well lived,” the statement added.

Otunba Adekunle Ojora was a prominent figure in Lagos traditional and social circles, holding the revered titles of Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife until his death.