The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has passed away.
He was aged 93.
Thelagostimes gathered that the Olubadan joined his ancestors early Sunday morning, at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan,
Confirming the Olubadan’s death, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, 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.”
Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadan, Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan land.