The family of late former Gov. Abiola Ajimobi and Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe (APC-Oluyole) have joined other Nigerians in mourning the death of Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
They expressed their condolences in separate statements made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan.
Our correspondent reports that the 93-year-old traditional ruler died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in the early hours of Sunday during an illness.
Oyoecho reports that Oba Adetunji, the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, ascended the throne of his forefathers on March 4, 2016.
The Ajimobi family in a statement signed by Idris Abiola-Ajimobi, described the passage of the 93-year-old traditional ruler as shocking and unbelievable.
Abiola-Ajimobi described the late Oba Saliu Adetunji was a principled and morally upright traditional ruler whose fatherly advice would be missed.
“Just within the spate of one month, Oyo State lost three highly revered Obas to the cold hands of death.
“This is really shocking and unbelievable. First it was the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, followed by the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Lasisi Adeoye and now the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“We have lost another highly successful businessman and good father to us all. My heartfelt sympathies to the Oyo State Council of Obas and particularly to the
Olubadan- in-Council for this great loss,’’ he said.
The late governor’s son commiserated with the good people of Ibadanland and Oyo State in general on the sad incident in the new year.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Olubadan and for Allah to grant him Al-Jannah Firdaos.
Also, Akande-Sadipe in a statement signed by her Media Aide, Olamilekan Olusada, described the late Oba Adetunji as a brave and courageous leader.
Akande-Sadipe, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Matters, said the late Olubadan was a successful businessman and first-class traditional ruler.
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She said that the late monarch led his people with utmost diligence and unassuming dedication, commending his strong adherence for peace, progress and development.
The lawmaker said that the late traditional ruler would long be remembered in the annals of Ibadan and Oyo State for being an exemplar in virtually all facets of life.
“The late monarch was a creditable leader whose reign as Olubadan united his people, and witnessed massive development in the state.
“Kabiyesi lived a very value added and meaningful life ascending the throne in 2016.
“On behalf of my constituency, I extend my condolences to the good people of Ibadan land, the Olubadan-in-council, and the immediate family members of the late Oba Adetunji,’’ she said.
She prayed that God repose the soul of the departed traditional ruler and comfort the family as well as the good people of Ibadan.
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