By Akinwale Kasali
The revered Monarch of Badagry Town, the Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi has died.
The First Class King in Lagos State died Monday at the age of 89 Years.
The Traditional burial rites for the Traditional Ruler has started.
One of the Chiefs who claimed anonymity said:
“We lost a great King who dedicated his life and time to the wellbeing and prosperity of his people”.
The Akran of Badagry died after a brief illness, one of the Palace Chiefs stated.
The Akran was one the oldest reigning kings in Nigeria. He spent 48 years on the throne
The passing of the monarch marks the end of a remarkable reign of over 50 years on the throne, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Lagos State.
According to the Palace, the Akran was pronounced dead by medical experts, and traditional rites for his burial have gradually commenced.
Residents of Badagry who are currently mourning the loss of their revered Monarch, described his death as a heavy blow, noting that the town has lost not just a king but a father figure whose wisdom, counsel and presence brought reassurance in moments of uncertainty.
The Late Monarch attended St. Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos and later graduated from King’s College.
He joined the Postal Telegraph Department in 1926, where he worked until 1947.
Following his father’s passing in 1946, Akran was appointed head of the Jegba quarter in 1948 and later ascended as the Akran of Badagry in 1950.
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