‎Awujale’s blessings paved my path to presidency – Tinubu

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‎President Bola Tinubu has credited his rise to the presidency to the blessings of the late Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and Nigerians.

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‎By Muhyideen Jimoh

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‎President Bola Tinubu has credited his rise to the presidency to the blessings of the late Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and Nigerians.

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‎Tinubu spoke on Sunday during the eight-day fidau prayer for the late monarch at Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, Ogun.

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‎The president paid heartfelt tributes celebrating Adetona’s impactful reign, leadership and enduring legacy.

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‎”Today marks a very great day in the history of Nigeria and particular history of the Yoruba race.

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‎”I thank God Almighty that I stand before you as the president of Nigeria.

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‎” Our history would not have been completed if I failed the last election.

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‎”I was successful because of your support and the blessing of the late Awujale.

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‎”I came to him and he blessed me and he said you will win that election and you will win another one.

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‎” Today, he’s no more,” an emotional president said.

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‎Tinubu described Adetona as a revered ruler who brought dignity and pride to both Ijebu land and the Yoruba nation.

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‎He recalled the monarch’s unwavering support during the pro-democracy June 12 struggle.

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‎The president urged Nigerians to uphold his legacy by fostering unity, peace and national cohesion.

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‎Earlier, Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun described Adetona as more than a monarch but a mentor and moral compass to the nation.