Oduduwa News has gathered that Islamic clerics bickered with the traditional worshippers who came to perform ‘Isese’ rituals for the corpse of late Awujale, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona who was buried today according to Islamic rites.
The decision by the Islamic clerics to prevent ‘Isese’ worshippers to move closer to the late monarch’s corpse said to have been authorized by the family.
The remains of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was laid to rest amid tributes, cultural rites, and deep emotions.
Dignitaries, traditional rulers, political leaders, and citizens from across Nigeria gathered in Ijebu-Ode to pay their final respects to the revered monarch, who joined his ancestors on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91.
Oba Adetona’s reign, which spanned over six decades, was marked by visionary leadership, cultural preservation, and unwavering service to his people. As the longest-reigning Awujale, his legacy continues to resonate across generations.
The burial ceremony, steeped in rich Yoruba tradition, featured prayers, tributes, and a celebration of a life lived in service and dignity.