Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan, has passed away. He died at the age of 93.
His death was confirmed by sources from the palace on Sunday.
“It is what you have heard. Baba (Olubadan) has joined his ancestors,” one of the palace sources said.
Confirming the Olubadan’s death, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, said, “The news of the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, came as a shock.
“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.”
The late monarch, who was crowned the 41st Olubadan on March 4, 2016, was born on August 26, 1928 to the family of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji in the Alusekere compound, Popoyemoja, Ibadan.
He was crowned Olubadan after the demise of Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade.