BY OLUREMI BABAJIDE

 

The Olubadan of lbadanland and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Saliu Adetunji has joined his ancestors.

A statement by his Personal Assistant/ Director of Media and Publicity, Adeola Oloko says the monarch who was 93-years-old passed on in the early hours of Sunday January 2, 2022 at the University College Hospital (UCH) in lbadan, Oyo state.

He 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 Ibadan land.

Oba Adetunji was also a reputable music mogul as he was the proud owner of the popular OMO AJE RECORDS

He is survived by his wife, Olori Rashidat Ololade Adetunji, Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be buried at 4.00 pm today at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan Palace according to Muslim rites.

 

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