Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his condolences over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso 1.
The monarch died in the early hours of today at the University College Hospital. And he would be buried at 4pm in accordance to the Islamic rites. He was the 41st monarch of the ancient city.
Makinde described his death as a rude shock and that it came at a time Oyo State is mourning two other traditional rulers including Soun of Ogbomosho.
The statement was signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa. Read the full text below:
“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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