The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91.

The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who is 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 a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs and across the country.

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