Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91.
The monarch’s passing away on Sunday coincides with the demise of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
The announcement of the passing away of the celebrated monarch filtered out hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari
Incidentally, too, the former president and the monarch were said to be longtime friends.
Oba Adetona, who was one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in the country, ascended the throne in 1960. He was a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs and traditional rulers across the country.
Details of the circumstances surrounding his death are still emerging, and official statements from the palace and state government are still being expected.
