The Bada Balogun of Ibadanland, Oloye Adegboyega Adegoke has joined all Ibadan Indegenes, Oyo State government, Council of Chiefs, royal family in mourning the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso I on Sunday.
Oloye Adegoke in a message by his media aide, Raji Adebayo said despite the well life spent by the first class Monarch, his death is a great loss to people of Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.
He described the late Olubadan as visionary with purposeful leadership while on the throne.
According to the statement, “Oba Adetunji was known for his consistent in promoting peaceful and harmonious co-existence, had respect for religions and diverse cultures in the state and country as whole.
“Oba Adetunji had successfully carried on with the legacies of his forefathers, dating back to the 16th century, with an intentional focus to uphold the beautiful traditions of hospitality, respect for authorities and communal development that has always defined the throne.
“He was a wonderful, excellent king who stood by with tradition during his tenure. He did not allow anyone to torpedo the Ibadan hierarchical succession plan of ascending the throne”.
He extolled the royal father for his maturity and wise counsels to leaders and indigenes alike, counseling the younger generation on the path of good education and entrepreneurship.
Bada Balogun prayed for the repose of the highly revered Monarch.
