Akran of Badagry De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I joins ancestors at 125
The Akran of Badagry Kingdom, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I has handed on joined his ancestors.
Oba Akran was reported to have died early Monday, 12 January, 2026.
No particulars have been given but on circumstances surrounding his dying.
It was gathered that the entire of Badagry is in awe on the dying of the referred monarch and it was gathered that every one markets have been ordered closed because the Oro masquerade is anticipated to go public.
Oba Akran was one among Nigeriaâs most referred Monarchs. He was a politician and journalist earlier than ascending the throne in 1977.
He was one of many longest serving monarchs in Lagos State having spent 48 years on the throne.
A member of the Motion Group, he represented Badagry within the Parliament in 1951 and was Minister within the pre-Independence period.
He was additionally instrumental to the institution of the flagship secondary college in Badagry, the Badagry Grammar College.
Wikipedia additionally reported that he was born in 1899 which makes him 125 years outdated as on the time of his dying.
The revered monarch, who reigned for many years, was a paramount ruler of the Badagry Kingdom and a revered voice throughout the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs.