The remains of 91-year-old Awujale of Ijebuland were interred on Monday in his hometown where he ruled for 65 years
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has been buried at his Igbeba residence in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
The revered monarch, who died on Sunday at the age of 91, was buried on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. in a mausoleum, following Islamic rites.
Oba Adetona was one of Nigeria’s most respected and influential traditional rulers, with a remarkable reign spanning 65 years, the longest in the history of the Awujale throne.
He ascended the throne on April 2, 1960 and was widely admired for his visionary leadership, fierce advocacy for justice, cultural preservation and promotion of the annual Ojude Oba festival, a vibrant celebration that has become a symbol of Ijebu identity and unity.
Among dignitaries present at the burial were Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Fuji music icon K1 De Ultimate, former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote.
Oba Adetona’s death occurred just hours after that of his longtime friend and former President Muhammadu Buhari died in London after a prolonged illness.