The 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji has joined his ancestor.
A statement signed by his personal assistant and media director, Adeola Oloko, said that Oba Adetunji, 93, passed away in the early hours of this morning at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.
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. Other things follow later.
Meanwhile, the deputy governor of Oyo State, Raufu Olaniyan, will represent Seyi Makinde, governor of the state, at the burial of the monarch.
His Excellency, The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, FNSE Leads Government Delegation to attend the Funeral of Late Olubadan of Ibadanland*
*Date: Sunday 02 January, 2022*
*Venue: Olubadan’s Palace, Popo Yemoja, Ibadan*
*Time: 4:00 pm*
On the Deputy Governor’s entourage are:
▪︎ HOS
▪︎ DCOS
▪︎ All members of Oyo State Executive Council from Ibadanland.
*Notably are, Honourable Commissioners for- Education; Lands; Information; Works; Health; Women Affairs*
▪︎ All members of Oyo State House of Assembly from Ibadanland
▪︎DG (BPP)
▪︎Senator Kola Balogun
▪︎ Federal Representatives from Ibadanland
*-Hon. Odidiomo; Hon. Agboworin*
▪︎All the Elected Local Government Chairmen from Ibadanland
▪︎ All Political Appointees from Ibadanland
▪︎ Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters
▪︎ PDP Chairmen of Oyo State, Hon Dayo Ogungbenro
▪︎ PDP State Secretary, Hon. Wasiu Adeleke
▪︎ PDP State PRO, Engineer Akeem Olatunji
*Time/Point of Departure: 3:00 pm from the Government House*
Thank you and best regards.
E-Signed:
*-DG Protocol to the Governor*
