Those saying that I was supposed to have returned immediately late Oba Saliu Adetunji, Olubadan of Ibadanland, died, lack knowledge, Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State has said.
Makinde, who spoke while addressing the widow and family members of the late monarch at his Popo Yemoja palace in Ibadan,
OYOINSIGHT.COM had reported how it took Makinde many days after visiting the Ogbomoso, Igangan and Ibadan who lost their monarchs.
According to Makinde, who returned to the country on Sunday after his holiday in Houston Texas, explained that “Today, I am saying it in front of everybody that those saying that I was supposed to return to the state immediately I got the news of Baba’s demise ‘lack knowledge.’ Yes. I have always been in talks with Baba every moment. I was at Saki when he was sick but I was talking to the medical doctors taking care of him in the hospital.
“So, those criticising my action are not the ones to tell us how we are supposed to take care of our aged ones. We know what to do and we did what was expected of us to do. I am here on behalf of the government to tell you that the pain is for all of us. Baba stood for truth. If he had not, he would not have boldly told the past government to retrace its step when it was treading the wrong path.
“Power is not something that is easy to manage but Baba looked at power in the face and spoke the truth to power concerning the issue of the traditional institution in Ibadan.”
While speaking, the son of the late monarch, Dr. Abdul Raheem Adetunji, appreciated the governor and his entourage for the condolence visit paid to the family, praying that the governor will succeed in all his endeavours.
