Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has passed away at the age of 93.
The news of his death was confirmed by his family in a statement released on Wednesday.
In the statement, his daughter, Toyin Ojora-Saraki, who is married to former Senate President Bukola Saraki, revealed that Ojora will be laid to rest in Lagos following Islamic rites.
“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.
“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).
“He was 93 and will be buried in Lagos according to Islamic rites. He was survived by his lovely wife, Erelu Ojolape Ojora, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
“We urge all members of the public to join us in praying to Allah to grant His servant, who has lived a dignified life, reprieve in the grave and a place in Aljannah Firdaus.”
Adekunle Ojora was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s corporate and political spheres, known for his significant contributions to journalism, public service, and traditional leadership in post-independence Nigeria.
Throughout his career, he held several key roles, including long-standing chairmanships in major companies, and was deeply involved in both Lagos and Yoruba traditional institutions.