The Digest:
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91. The revered monarch, who reigned for 61 years, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, just hours after the death of his long-time friend, former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Key Points:
- Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, died at the age of 91 on July 13, 2025.
- Adetona reigned for 61 years, having been installed as king on April 2, 1960.
- He was a member of the House of Anikinaiya and held one of Nigeria's longest reigns.
- His death follows closely after that of former President Buhari, his long-time friend.
- Buhari had been battling an undisclosed illness before his passing in London.
The death of Oba Adetona marks the end of an era in Ijebuland, where his reign spanned over six decades. As Nigeria mourns the loss of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Ijebu Kingdom loses a monumental leader. His passing, alongside that of former President Buhari, highlights a period of reflection for Nigeria’s political and cultural legacy.
