By Faozat Adesola Salami
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ijebu Ode Chapter, commenced the Adura Odun 2026, a week-long prayer event, at the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu Ode. The event featured prayers for the late Awujale Sikiru Adetona, the people of Ijebu land, Ogun State, and Nigeria.
The Adele Awujale, Oloritun Sonny Kuku, the Ogbeni Oja of Ijebu land, revealed that exactly one year ago, the late Awujale, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Adetona, GCON, had visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos to express gratitude for the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of Nigeria (GCON) on him, celebrating his 90th birthday. Kuku stated that the Awujale had discussed the creation of Ijebu State with the President, who gave his nod.
Kuku assured the people of Ijebu land that the late Awujale had done significant work on the issue of Ijebu State, and those left behind would continue the pursuit. The Kakanfo Awujale, High Chief Bimbo Okenla, corroborated Kuku’s claims, saying all hands are on deck to achieve a logical conclusion.
The event was attended by notable personalities, including Apebi Okunade, the Iyalode of Ijebu land, Chief Mrs. Bisi Osibogun, the Yeye Sewa of Ijebu land, Yeye Toyin Oluwole, Deacon Ayodeji Olulani, CAN leaders, and others.
Despite the absence of some traditional rulers, the event was deemed a success.
The late Awujale Sikiru Adetona was sorely missed, and his absence created a vacuum, with many seats left unoccupied.
The next prayer session- Day two holds on Tuesday at the Okunowo family house in Ijebu -Ode.
