The remains of Alayeluwa Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, will be laid to rest today (Monday) in accordance with Islamic rites.
The burial ceremony is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at his Igbeba residence, Ogbagba Court, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
Oba Adetona passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, just hours after the death of his longtime friend, former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Though official details surrounding the monarch’s death remain limited, palace sources said the revered royal died peacefully after a brief illness.
Born May 10, 1934, Oba Adetona ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, making him one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers, with a remarkable 65-year reign marked by wisdom, stability, and community advancement.
The monarch was known for his close relationships with several national leaders, including Buhari, with whom he shared a deep friendship forged during Nigeria’s early post-independence years.
Tributes have begun pouring in from political leaders, royal families, and citizens across the country.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun described Oba Adetona as “a towering figure of integrity, courage, and service whose reign brought unprecedented progress to Ijebuland.”
The burial ceremony is expected to draw high-profile dignitaries, traditional rulers, and community members, as Ijebuland mourns the passing of its revered monarch.
