Ibadan loses its 41st monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. Anyim says he was one of Nigeria’s respected monarchs
The former president of the Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim, has condoled with the family, government and people of Oyo State over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.
In a condolence letter addressed to Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, titled: ” CONDOLENCE ON THE DEATH OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, OBA SALIU ADETUNJI, THE OLUBADAN OF IBADAN,” Anyim said the Olubadan of Ibadan was a respected monarch.
The letter reads: “1 have received with sadness, news of the death of our highly respected traditional ruler, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan. Let me convey to your Excellency, the family of His Royal Majesty and the good people of Ibadan, my deepest condolences on this sad event.
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“Late Oba Adetunji was a patriotic Nigerian who was deeply committed to the peace, unity and development of our country.
His nearly six years on the throne brought peace and great development to his kingdom and the entire Oyo state.
“His demise will be greatly felt as Oyo State and the country at large would miss his invaluable advice and wise counsel as the nation searches for solutions to her many challenges.
“I pray that the Lord will comfort his family and grant his soul eternal rest in His bosom. Your Excellency, once again, please accept my condolences.”