The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has paid a condolence visit on the Royal Household of late Awujale of Ijebu Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.
The Sultan, who was in ihe South West for coronation of former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan Land, visited the Adetona family on the sidelines of the Ibadan royalty event.
Received by the heir of the royal family, Prince Saud Adedire Adetona upon his arrival, Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar proceeded straight to the tomb of the late monarch who passed away same day with former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday July 13, 2025 at the age of 91, and offered prayers for the repose of his soul in Al-Jannah Firdaos.
He was later treated to a modest yet elaborate reception attended by eminent Ijebu leaders including the Regent of Awujale, Olor’ogun Dr Sonny Folorunso Kuku, who is also the Ogbeni Oja of Ijebu Land, Olori Omo Oba Ijebu, Dr. Kunle Hassan, and very many others who joined the family in receiving the prominent Nigerian monarch.
Also on ground were two widows of the late Awujale namely Olori Agba Iyabode Adetona, Olori Modupe Adetona with Olori Obakemi Adetona in absentia. Among the children also at the event along with Prince Saud Adedire Adetona were Prince Ademola Adetona, Prince Adeniyi, Princess Adetoun Adetona.
Regent Sonny Kuku, who delivered a welcome address reminiscing the interconnection between him and the Sultan as respectively students of King's College Lagos and Barewa College Zaria, expressed unreserved appreciation of the eminent visitor's decision to make the visit in spite of his tight schedule.
According to the Regent, "It is with great honour and reverence that I, as Chairman of the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, extend a warm welcome to you to Ijebuland.He said Sultan's presence was a testament to the strong bonds of brotherhood and solidarity that exist between their communities.
