US EditionNigeria: Southern Senators Mourn Passing of Oba Sikiru Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland
IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 14 – Oba Sikiru Adetona, who ruled for 56 years, was buried under Ogun State law allowing religious burial rites, amid security to prevent conflicting traditional ceremonies.
- Oba Sikiru Adetona, the 55th Awujale of Ijebuland, passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday and was laid to rest the following day at his Igbeba residence in Ijebu Ode, following Islamic funeral traditions.
- His death ended a 65-year reign marked by dedication to Ijebuland's socio-economic growth and national unity, with the Ogun State burial law respecting his Islamic faith.
- The burial ceremony, attended by top government officials and dignitaries including Governor Dapo Abiodun, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Aliko Dangote, and others, was accompanied by heightened security to prevent clashes over rites.
- The Southern Senators Forum mourned Oba Adetona as a unifying leader with a legacy in education, praising his governance and extending condolences to Ijebuland and Nigeria.
- The appointment of the next Awujale will adhere to the customary rotation among the four designated ruling families, with the Fusengbuwa house set to produce the successor, although the formal selection will be postponed until the mourning period concludes to maintain harmony.
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Late Awujale of Ijebuland Oba Sikiru Adetona buried
The remains of Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebu people, Oba Sikiru Adetona, were buried at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Monday. Oba Adetona, Nigeria’s longest-reigning monarch, died at the age of 91 on Sunday. He was installed as king on April 2, 1960. The burial ceremony was attended by a federal government delegation led by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, and his counte…
Osinbajo, Dangote, govs on ground as Awujale is buried – Daily Trust
Remains of the Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, have been buried at his Igbeba private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Oba Adetona joined his ancestors at the age of 91 on Sunday. His body was buried according to Islamic rites. Armed soldiers, police and other security agents had taken over the palace and other strategic locations in Ijebu-Ode to forestall breakdown of law and order. There were f…
Nigeria: Southern Senators Mourn Passing of Oba Sikiru Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland
Abuja -- The Southern Senators Forum (SSF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, who died at the age of 91.
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