Sikiru Adetona
Sikiru Adetona is the Awujale of Ijebuland, known for his principled stand in 2015 when he rejected an endorsement of former President Goodluck Jonathan, advocating instead for the people's right to make informed voting decisions, thus exemplifying integrity in traditional leadership.
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Oba Sikiru Adetona's death in July 2025 led to the vacancy of the Awujale stool.
KWAM1 protests exclusion from Awujale stool selection
Nigeria· 2026-01-11
Sikiru Adetona was the late Awujale who conferred the title of Olori Omo-Oba Ijebuland on Wasiu Ayinde.
Fidipote house moves to claim vacant Awujale stoolNigeria· 2025-12-17
Oba Sikiru Adetona was buried according to Islamic rites on Monday, after his death on Sunday.
Yoruba Kings' Burial Rites: Oluwo Hails Awujale's FuneralNigeria· 2025-07-16
Sikiru Adetona is the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land who was absent from the Ojude Oba festival due to recuperation after hospitalization.
Awujale Absent from Ojude Oba 2025Nigeria· 2025-06-09
Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, was absent at the Ojude Oba festival.
Awujale Absent at 2025 Ojude Oba FestivalNigeria· 2025-06-09Oba Sikiru Adetona is the leader under whom the Ojude Oba festival takes place.
Yoruba Culture: Vibrant Ojude Oba FestivalNigeria· 2025-06-08Oba Sikiru Adetona is the leader of the Ojude Oba Festival.
Ojude Oba Festival: A Vibrant Nigerian CelebrationNigeria· 2025-06-07
Oba Sikiru Adetona is celebrated for his courageous voice in the fight against corruption and his commitment to good governance.
Anti-corruption efforts should shift to prevention – RibaduNigeria· 2025-05-12
Oba (Dr) Sikiru Adetona was appreciated for facilitating the establishment of the institute.
Abiodun demands accountability from Ogun workersNigeria· 2025-04-09
Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, rejected an overture to endorse former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Saving traditional institutions from ridiculeNigeria· 2025-03-31
