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Buhari salutes Awujale @ 90, says he’s an exemplary King
Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday joined the nation in celebrating Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of the Ijebu Kingdom, as he marks his 90th birthday.
Garba Shehu in a statement for the former president @MBuhari observed that Oba Adetona has the record of being one of the nation’s longest-reigning Kings, having been on the throne since April 1960, ahead of the country’s independence.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari and Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of the Ijebu Kingdom
The former President said he is proud of his “special relationship with the Oba and his subjects.”
Former President Buhari described the Awujale as an “exemplary King who leads through example and shows the conduct of a true statesman.
“Oba Adetona exemplifies how a traditional leader should conduct himself, and how to treat others, whether they are his subjects or not. His respectable demeanour towards others and his humility and personal integrity are exemplary.”
He wished him a longer life in service, and good health.
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