The Ayingun Olubadan and lawmaker representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Oloye Teslim Folarin has expressed sadness over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso 1, describing him as the most peace-loving monarch Ibadan has ever had.
The Senior Chief in his condolence statement described the passing on of the Olubadan as shocking and depressing.
The 93-year-old monarch died in the early hours of Sunday at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
“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”
The three-term senator stated that Olubadan’s demise is a monumental loss to the people of Oyo State and the Nigeria’s traditional institution.
Oloye Folarin while praying for the eternal rest of the first-class king, commiserated with the Olubadan-in-Council, the Adetunji royal family, the people of Ibadan and Oyo State at large.
