Otunba Adekunle Ojora Is Dead

The Lagos Royal Family of the late Chief (Prince) Abdul Lasisi Ajayi Ojora has announced the passing of Olori-ebi, HRH Otunba (Dr) Adekunle Ojora, OFR, CON, JP, popularly known as the Otunba of Lagos and the Lisa of Ife.

In a statement issued by the family, it was disclosed that the revered traditional leader joined his ancestors in the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Otunba Ojora was born on June 13, 1932, and during his lifetime, he occupied several highly respected traditional and family positions within Lagos royalty.

The esteemed titles include Chief Olori Omoba of Lagos, Head of Oba Ologunkutere & Oba Adele Ajosun Royal Family, Head of Ojora Royal Family, and Head of Aiyeomosan Chieftaincy Family of Lagos.

Burial arrangement to be announced soon.

The family also shared his Oriki, honouring his lineage and legacy:
“Omo Ojora Apasa, Omo kekeniju, Omo oyinbo Dudu ni ita iganmu, Omo afomo loko toun ti ele die, Omo olumokun okosho yun, Omo opayun Pade, Omo alowo loko bi oyinbo, Omo ogbe obinrin ta fi owo ra akobi… Omo olowu oduru. Sun re ooooooooo.”