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Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Omooba77(op): 2:31pm On Jan 28
A prominent member of the Lagos royal family and boardroom guru, Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has passed away.

In a statement, the family confirmed that the revered traditional leader and patriarch joined his ancestors in the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Born on June 13, 1932, Otunba Ojora was a prominent figure in Lagos traditional, cultural and royal affairs, widely respected for his lineage, wisdom and service to society.

He held several distinguished titles, including: Olori-ebi of the Ojora Royal Family; Chief Olori Omoba of Lagos; Head of the Oba Ologunkutere and Oba Adele Ajosun Royal Family; Head of the Ojora Royal Family; Head of the Aiyeomosan Chieftaincy Family of Lagos; Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife.

Throughout his lifetime, Otunba Ojora played a significant role in preserving Yoruba heritage, royal traditions and the unity of the Lagos chieftaincy families.

Otunba Adekunle Ojora is survived by children, grandchildren and a wide extended family, leaving behind a legacy deeply woven into the history and royalty of Lagos.

The statement signed by Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki on behalf of the family said, “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:

“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.”
https://dailytrust.com/toyin-sarakis-father-dies-at-93/

Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Omooba77(op): 2:44pm On Jan 28
This man has money and properties like water, his inlaw Saraki is money too.......Baba lived well.....
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Karlovich: 2:48pm On Jan 28
He's same age with Amoda Yekini
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Amotolongbo(f):
Omooba77:
This man has money and properties like water, his inlaw Saraki is money too.......Baba lived well.....
RIP to Baba Ojora.

Influential people’s children marrying themselves, Ojora marrying Saraki.
Portable marrying Asabi
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by LagosOrigin: 2:52pm On Jan 28
He lived a good and prosperous life and I wish him peaceful journey to the great beyond.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by iwaeda: 2:56pm On Jan 28
One of the quiet billionaires that ever lived, Sunny waxed a record for him. Never knew he is still around. Just like everyone of us will do, he has ended his sojourn here. cry cry cry cry cry cry
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by duduade(m): 2:59pm On Jan 28
His is life well lived and spent

Rest in peace Sir
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by thorpido(m): 3:01pm On Jan 28
The man tried.One of Nigeria's foremost industrialists.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by grandstar(m): 3:01pm On Jan 28
These are the old moneybags.

Another in is league was Fernandez who lived a very luxurious life.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Gotocourt: 3:01pm On Jan 28
Old money bag 💲 💰, we're here still grinding 🤷🏿.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by jhydebaba(m): 3:01pm On Jan 28
Journey well Papa. May your soul rest in Peace.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Akinola2543(m): 3:02pm On Jan 28
Rest well Sir.

He has lived well.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by ajepako(f):
A real prominent Lagosian !

I know a lot about him through a song composed for him by Chief Ebenezer Obey..

Adekunle Omo Ojora, Ojora Apasa..

Otunba omo Ojora, Ojora Apasa ..

Oko chief Ojuolape , Ojora Apasa..

Baba Gbegi, Baba Dapo, Baba Toyin, Baba Yinka..

See me mentioning his lineage like I know him personally..

In fact, Yoruba musicians go name your ancestors eh!

RIP sir..
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Houseofglam7(f): 3:03pm On Jan 28
May his soul rest in peace.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Bovis(m): 3:06pm On Jan 28
Omooba77:
https://dailytrust.com/toyin-sarakis-father-dies-at-93/
RIP baba Ojora, may Allah accept your soul and forgive your shortcomings 🙏
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by okito: 3:06pm On Jan 28
Omooba77:
This man has money and properties like water, his inlaw Saraki is money too.......Baba lived well.....
You mean "had" ? Baba don go ooo
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by DeltaBachelor(m): 3:06pm On Jan 28
Wow ! He lived a very fulfilled life. May his soul rest in peace. Amen
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by LordIsaac(m): 3:11pm On Jan 28
How people adjudge a life well lived by someone's financial reputation speaks volumes to the kind of society we currently have. Tufiakwa!

Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Erickymania(m): 3:16pm On Jan 28
Never knew Chief Ojora was a Muslim. I think His daughter, Toyin Saraki didn't practice his religion despite marrying a Muslim herself.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by BarrElChapo(m): 3:22pm On Jan 28
Oh she is from the ojora family of lagos, who have annexed almost all the lands and buildings in those axixs.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by simpleseyi: 3:26pm On Jan 28
Karlovich:
He's same age with Amoda Yekini
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Yes, but one of the differences is Amoda Yekini is the god of Politics who gives sour losers sleepless nights
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by simpleseyi:
LordIsaac:
How people adjudge a life well lived by someone's financial reputation speaks volumes to the kind of society we currently have. Tufiakwa!
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You see the type of mammals that you and I call humans?
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by simpleseyi: 3:28pm On Jan 28
Erickymania:
Never knew Chief Ojora was a Muslim. I think His daughter, Toyin Saraki didn't practice his religion despite marrying a Muslim herself.
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Only Muslims accept this. We know who is accommodating now
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by simpleseyi: 3:28pm On Jan 28
Amotolongbo:
RIP to Baba Ojora.

Influential people’s children marrying themselves, Ojora marrying Saraki.
Portable marrying Asabi
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Shey you still wan make Heaven like this?
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by simpleseyi: 3:29pm On Jan 28
grandstar:
These are the old moneybags.

Another in is league was Fernandez who lived a very luxurious life.
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Antonio Deinde Fernandez no be human, na spirit of money. Even Wikipedia fear am
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Musty112: 3:33pm On Jan 28
Allahuma igfirllahu warham
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by FreeStuffsNG: 3:40pm On Jan 28
Omooba77:
https://dailytrust.com/toyin-sarakis-father-dies-at-93/
Born on June 13, 1932, Otunba Ojora was a prominent figure in Lagos traditional, cultural and royal affairs, widely respected for his lineage, wisdom and service to society.

He held several distinguished titles, including: Olori-ebi of the Ojora Royal Family; Chief Olori Omoba of Lagos; Head of the Oba Ologunkutere and Oba Adele Ajosun Royal Family; Head of the Ojora Royal Family; Head of the Aiyeomosan Chieftaincy Family of Lagos; Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife.

Throughout his lifetime, Otunba Ojora played a significant role in preserving Yoruba heritage, royal traditions and the unity of the Lagos chieftaincy families.

Otunba Adekunle Ojora is survived by children, grandchildren and a wide extended family, leaving behind a legacy deeply woven into the history and royalty of Lagos.
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Habbeyy(m): 3:41pm On Jan 28
Karlovich:
He's same age with Amoda Yekini
grin grin grin who is Yekini amoda? 4
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by kentokay71: 3:44pm On Jan 28
se your daddy abi?, abi no be so
Karlovich:
He's same age with Amoda Yekini
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by kentokay71: 3:45pm On Jan 28
grin grin grin grin grin, asabi sa dollar, no be so
Amotolongbo:
RIP to Baba Ojora.

Influential people’s children marrying themselves, Ojora marrying Saraki.
Portable marrying Asabi
Re: Toyin Saraki’s Father, Adekunle Ojora Dies At 93 by Mirasteel: 3:46pm On Jan 28
He lived a very long life, may his soul rest in peace and may Allah forgive his sins and accept him in Al jannah
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