The Oyo State Government has confirmed the death of Olubadan
of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Sunday.
In a condolence press statement, the state governor, Seyi
Makinde, expressed shock at the passing of the monarch.
The statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press
Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, was titled, ‘Makinde mourns Olubadan of
Ibadanland’.
Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon, whom he
described as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father, was
painful despite his old age, adding that his wisdom and wealth of experience
would be missed.
The governor expressed his condolences to the immediate
family of the Olubadan, the Olubadan-in-Council, and all Ibadan indigenes as
well as the Oyo State Traditional Council.
The governor saidKabiyesi gave his all to see that
Ibadanland is developed and took its pride of place as one of the major cities
in Africa.
He said, “The news of the death of our father, His Imperial
Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, came as a shock.
“Kabiyesi’s exit at
this time is painful, to say the least. His wealth of experience, his immense
wisdom and his commitment to seeing a greater Ibadan and a better Oyo State are
unrivalled.
“Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and humanity at large will miss
Kabiyesi, who was ever ready to give his all to see a better society.
“I commiserate with his immediate family, the
Olubadan-in-Council, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and all
Ibadan indigenes at home and abroad on the demise of our father.
“I equally extend my condolences to the Oyo State
Traditional Council and pray to God to keep all our Obas safe and give them
more years to direct the affairs of our people, especially as Olubadan’s death
is coming on the heels of the demise of the Soun of Ogbomosoland and Asigangan
of Igangan. May God grant them all eternal rest.”
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