Olubadan dies at 93

By our Reporter

The Oba of Olubadan,Saliu Adetunji is dead.

The monarch died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, in the early hours of Sunday.

The deceased monarch was crowned 41st Olubadan on March 4, 2016.

The late Olubadan was born on August 26, 1928 and died in the early hours of today.

Mr Seyi Makinde, Oyo State Governor confirming the death said “The news of the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, came as a shock.

“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.”

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