The Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, commiserates with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince ‘Dapo Abiodun, the Government and good people of the state, as well as all the sons and daughters of Ijebuland, on the passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebuland.
Owa Haastrup also hails the appointment of Olor’ogun Dr. Sonny Folorunsho Kuku, renowned endocrinologist, consummate businessman and co-Founder of The EKO Hospitals, as the Regent, or Acting Awujale of Ijebuland. He prays that God will increase the regent in wisdom and understanding as he oversees the affairs of the Ijebu traditional council during this transitional period.
The Owa Obokun Adimula says though Oba Adetona joined his ancestors at the ripe age of 91, his passing is a colossal loss not only to his family, the people of Ijebuland and Ogun State, but Nigeria in general.
The Owa describes the late Awujale as a quintessential and principled Oba, who spoke truth to power whenever it mattered most, a great leader who did his utmost to uplift Ijebuland in all ramifications.
Owa Haastrup also acknowledges the invaluable contributions of Oba Adetona to the growth and development of Ijebuland and Ogun State, adding that his 65 years reign was impactful, and remains, perhaps, the longest for any Monarch not only in Yorubaland but Nigeria as a whole.
The late Awujale will be remembered for putting Ijebuland emphatically on the world map through the phenomenal annual Ojude Oba festival, which he repositioned and turned into an international tourist programme. Today, Ojude Oba is a signpost for the establishment of annual day of celebration in many cities and towns across Yorubaland.
Owa Haastrup condoles with the family and people of Ijebuland for this irreparable loss, and prays that almighty Allah will forgive Oba Adetona for all his sins and grant him aljanah Firdaus. Amen.
SIGNED:
Chief Lateef Akande Bakare, FCA
The Ajirowa of Ijesaland
July 19, 2025.
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