Four of the district heads were crowned, namely (their towns in parentheses), the Akarigbo (Sagamu), Dagburewe (Idowa), Olowu (Owu), and Ajalorun (Ijebu-Ife).
At the head of the administration was the Awujale, who was designated the Native Authority and invested with statutory executive and legislative powers.
On his ascension Mr S Bonojo added the Ade (crown) to his surname therefore bringing about the Adebonojo family name.
On his ascension to the throne, he became Oba Dagburewe Adebonojo I, with far reaching powers across Ijebuland and would regularly sit over court proceedings, and often deputise for the Awujale.
The title, Dagburewe still survives till date as a first class kingship, though diminished in stature due to the decreasing responsibilities of today's governmental setup.