Rest in peace Akran of Badagry
*Journalist turned monarch ruled for 49 years *He provided visionary leadership — Tinubu *He was an apostle of inter-ethnic understanding — Obasanjo *Akran’s death, a great loss — Sanwo-Olu *He was a benevolent leader — Adams THE ancient town of Badagry, in Lagos State, was thrown into mourning, as the paramount ruler of the Badagry Kingdom and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, Oba Babatunde Akran, joined his ancestors at the age of 89. The highly revered monarch reportedly died yesterday, after a brief illness. Akran’s demise marked the end of his 48 years on the throne, making him one of the longest-serving monarchs who have ruled any kingdom in the state. According to the Palace, the monarch was pronounced dead by medical experts, and the traditional rites for the king’s burial have commenced gradually. Residents of the town, who described the monarch’s death as a heavy blow, noted that the town has lost not just a k...