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Sanwo-Olu and Obasanjo pay tribute to late Badagry monarch
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have expressed their condolences following the death of the Paramount Ruler of the Badagry Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Akran. The revered monarch, also known as De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, passed away at the age of 89. Both leaders highlighted his nearly five-decade reign and his significant contributions to unity, cultural preservation, and development in Badagry and Lagos State. The late ruler is remembered for his dedication to his people and his role as a stabilising force in the community.
What we know
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the death of Oba Babatunde Akran as a great loss to Badagry, Lagos State, and Nigeria.
- The monarch reigned for nearly 49 years and was known for his wisdom, cultural preservation, and advocacy for development.
- Olusegun Obasanjo called the late ruler an “apostle of inter-ethnic cohesion and understanding.”
- Oba Akran was a respected journalist and a custodian of Badagry’s traditions, customs, and cultural heritage.
- Both leaders urged the people of Badagry to work towards immortalising the late monarch’s legacy.
