The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91.
The highly respected monarch reportedly passed away on Sunday, just hours after the news broke of the death of his longtime friend and Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Paying tribute to the late monarch, a prince of Ijebu, Prince Adedoyin Alatishe, took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “Baami Ogbagba agbatewole 💔. Erin wo. Omo anikilaya saagbu.”
Oba Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers. He was widely admired for his enduring contributions to the sociopolitical and cultural development of Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.
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