The Ojora family of Lagos on Wednesday announced the passing their patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife.
According to a statement signed by Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki, for the entire family, their patriarch “returned to his early this (Wednesday) morning”, aged 93.
The family statement reads, “Inalilahi wa Ina llaehi Rajiun
“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
“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 Ojuolape 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”