Ijebuland Monarch, Adetona, Buried In Ijebu Ode
The Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has been laid to rest at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The revered monarch, who passed away at the age of 91, was interred on Monday according to traditional rites in a solemn ceremony attended by dignitaries, royal family members, and high chiefs of the Ijebu Traditional Council.
Other dignitaries at the burial ceremony include the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; former governor Otuna Gbenga Daniel; former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote and Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Ki D Ultimate.
Oba Adetona, who reigned for more than six decades, was one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers.
Source: Punch
