The Awujale of Ijebu Ode and paramount
ruler of Ijebu Land, Sikiru Adetona, is alive,
contrary to rumour, the monarch’s cousin
and Managing Director of News Agency of
Nigeria, Bayo Onanuga, has told us
The rumour of the Awujale’s passing
started going viral on social media
platforms, especially Facebook, Monday
afternoon.
“It’s not true; he is alive and I spoke with
him today,” said Mr. Onanuga. “He is in
Lagos and he is just laughing over the
rumour.”
Mr. Onanuga said the monarch was ill two
weeks ago and travelled to Lagos for
treatment at a hospital from which he was
discharged two days afterwards.
“We are from the same ruling house; I’m
his cousin. That’s why we are close, not
because of I’m a Journalist,” said Mr.
Onanuga.
Mr. Onanuga said it was not the first time
the monarch would be rumoured to have
died.
The Awujale was born in 1934 and
ascended the Ijebu throne in 1960.
“Yes, the man is old,” remarked Mr.
Onanuga, “but he is fine.”
He disclosed the monarch is in popular
Lagos hotel where he has been resting since
he was discharged from the hospital.
In Ogun State, a source at the palace of
the monarch also debunked the rumour.
”Not true. Kabiyesi is recuperating and
presently at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki,” the
source said.

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