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Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, has died at the age of 91.
The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola Tinubu announced the demise of former Muhammadu Buhari, who was also a longtime friend to the deceased monarch.
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Oba Adetona, who was one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in the country, ascended the throne in 1960, and was a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs and across the country.
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Confirming the monarch’s passing, Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, said the monarch joined his ancestors the same day that the former President, Muhammadu died in a London, the United Kingdom hospital.
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