Senator Teslim Folarin of OYO Centeal Senatorial District and the Ayingun Olubadan has described the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso 1 as a monumental loss to the people of OYO State and the Nigeria’s traditional institution.
Oba Adetunji was announced dead at the early hours of Sunday, 2nd January, 2022.
Folarin in a statement released to commiserate with the Adetunji family, people of Ibadan and Oyo State at large, said that the monarch’s contributions to unity of Yoruba Nation, impact and positive influence in the country will be greatly missed.
“For and on behalf of my family, I commiserate with the Olubadan-in-Council, the Adetunji royal family, the people of Ibadan and Oyo State, over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso 1.
“I received the news of the passing away of our highly revered royal father with shock. I am greatly saddened and devastated with his demise.
“Baba’s contributions to unity of Yoruba Nation, impact and positive influence in the country will be greatly missed”.
“He left indelible marks in Nigeria’s entertainment industry and also as an imperial king in Yorubaland. Baba was an honest, decent and forthright king.
“Olubadan’s demise is a monumental loss to the people of Oyo State and the Nigeria’s traditional institution.
“May Allah Forgive Baba’s shortcomings and Grant him Aljana Fridauz.”
