In a statement released on Wednesday, Senator Adeola, through his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, hailed the Awujale as a model of royalty, not only in Nigeria but across Africa.
He emphasized the monarch's significant contributions to tradition, culture, and socio-economic development, citing his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people.
Adeola, who also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, lauded Oba Adetona's steadfastness in upholding truth, equity, and justice, even in the face of adversity.
“We cannot forget the roles of Awujale in the fight for democracy in Nigeria. He was known to have sheltered key democracy activists during the dark day of military interregnum as well as stood against the dictatorship of the military era in many instances of sheer defiance to anti-democratic forces. He is a principled royal father par excellence” the senator stated.
Adeola attested in the statement to the fact that the 64-year reign of Awujale marked the golden and progressive era in the history of Ijebuland with the royal father providing leadership and facilitating many socio-cultural and economic development in Ijebuland and Ogun State.
The Senator extended heartfelt wishes for the Awujale's continued reign in good health, expressing hope for many more years of exemplary leadership and contributions to societal progress.
