The remains of Alayeluwa Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, will be laid to rest today (Monday) according to Islamic rites.
The burial ceremony is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at his Igbeba residence, Ogbagba Court, in Ijebu Ode.
Oba Adetona passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, only hours after the death of his longtime friend, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Though details of his passing remain sketchy, palace sources confirmed that the revered monarch died peacefully following a brief illness.
Born on May 10, 1934, Oba Adetona ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, making him one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers. Over a remarkable 65-year reign, he earned widespread respect in Ogun State and nationwide.
A close confidant of several national leaders, including Buhari, the Awujale maintained longstanding ties with Nigeria’s political elite — a relationship shaped by shared history and mutual respect.
Tributes have poured in from political figures, traditional rulers, and citizens alike. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, hailed him as “a towering figure of integrity, courage, and service whose reign brought unprecedented progress to Ijebuland.”
