Inside Story Of How Oba Sikiru Adetona Was Deposed As Awujale Of Ijebuland - Thepodiummedia

Controversy Surrounds Burial of Late Awujale Adetona as Army Reportedly Stationed at Grave

A new controversy has emerged following the passing of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as reports allege that the Ogun State Government has enlisted the Nigerian Army to guard the monarch’s grave for a full year.According to HRH Erelu Oodua Mabel Tinuade Onaneye, the alleged deployment has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the monarch’s burial and his relationship with traditional rites. “It remains a…

Inside Story Of How Oba Sikiru Adetona Was Deposed As Awujale Of Ijebuland - Thepodiummedia

This was a historical battle, an epic battle between tradition and constitution, between royalty and power, and between royal court and the court of law. The news hit Ijebuland like a thunderbolt. In the twinkle of an eye, it had reverberated across the length and breadth of the nation. That was decades before twitter, instagram and Facebook. That however did not stop the news from spreading like harmattan fire. His Excellency, Governor Victor O…