The Digest:
Otunba Adekunle Ojora, a prominent Lagos royal figure and father of Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki, has passed away at the age of 93. The family confirmed he died in the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Ojora held several high-ranking traditional titles, including the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, and was widely respected for his role in preserving Yoruba heritage and Lagos chieftaincy traditions. He will be buried in Lagos according to Islamic rites. The family has asked for prayers and thanked the public for their support during this period.
Key Points:
- His passing marks the end of an era for one of Lagos's most influential royal families.
- Ojora’s legacy includes significant contributions to cultural preservation and community leadership.
- The family maintains a prominent social and political profile in Nigeria.
- His death may influence traditional leadership structures and family succession in Lagos.
- The announcement reflects the continuing importance of traditional institutions in modern Nigerian society.
He is remembered as a revered patriarch whose life was deeply interwoven with the history and royalty of Lagos.
Sources: Daily Trust, Vanguard
