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 Kayode Adetona, who served as the 55th Awujale and traditional leader of the Ijebu people for 65 years, passed away on Sunday at 91 years old.
- His death sparked concern over burial rites due to his insistence on Islamic rites amid Ogun State’s law allowing monarchs burial according to their faith.
- His burial occurred Monday at his Igbeba residence in Ijebu Ode, attended by dignitaries including Governor Dapo Abiodun, former governors, Vice President Osinbajo, and Aliko Dangote.
- The Southern Senators Forum praised Oba Adetona as a unifier and advocate, highlighting his legacy in governance and education, while Abiodun called him a monarch like no other who restructured traditional institutions.
- The throne remains vacant with succession deferred until after mourning, following established rotational rules among four ruling houses, with the next Awujale expected from the Fusengbuwa house.
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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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