OBA SIKIRU ADETONA PASSES ON

 


Usman Toheeb

The demise of a great leader brought stormy weather to the whole Ijebu-land. Oba Sikiru Adetona who was born on May 10, 1934, passed away last night, as disclosed by the royal source. He ascended his forefather's throne on April 10, 1960, making him one of the longest Yoruba traditional leaders on the throne.

The death of  Oba Adetona has cost Anikilaya family to lose one of their members. 

 


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