Olubadan Of Ibadanland Dies At 93

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has joined his ancestors. He was aged 93.

Reports said he died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in the early hours of Sunday during an illness.

He became the Olubadan on March 4, 2016.

His death was also confirmed to the Tribune Online by the Ekarun Olubadan, High Chief Amidu Ajibade.

However, the remains of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji Akanmu Ajeogunguniso II have arrived his palace at Popoyemoja area of Ibadan.

Family members, lovers and sympathisers have beseeched the palace since the news broke out.

This is coming 22 days after the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewunmi joined his ancestors at the age of 95.

Oba Adetunji was crowned the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on March 4, 2016.

Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadanland

Oba Adetunji was a successful businessman and Ibadan was peaceful during his reign.

Born on August 26, 1928 to the family of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji in the Alusekere compound, Popoyemoja, Ibadan, he was the eldest of his father’s 17 children.

His mother came from the Balogun family of Apomu while his father was a renowned Ibadan indigene.