The Late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Ogunguniso 1, who died on Sunday, January, 2, at the age of 93, were interred in his Popoyemoja palace, Ibadan, on the same day, according to Islamic rites.
The corpse was taken for interment after a lying-state at the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan for the late traditional ruler.
The palace of the late monarch at Popoyemoja was locked down, as sympathisers trooped in to catch the glimpse of the corps of late Oba Adetunji, who was interred at exactly 4:55pm.
Eulogising the late Oba Adetunji, the deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan, who represented Gov Makinde, said before he (Oba Adetunji) became the Olubadan, people had been tasting from his word of experience, from his philanthropic nature for more than 60 years.
Prominent personalities who attended the burial at the palace of the late monarch included Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Rauf Olaniyan; former of the state and the Osi Olubadan, Chief Rasheed Ladoja, another former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala, former and present President of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Bayo Oyero and Prince Yemisi Adeaga respectively.
Others were the Fuji icon, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and Alhaja Mutiat Ladoja, wife of the Osi Olubadan, Chief Rasheed Ladoja.
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has joined his ancestors.
The monarch who was 93-years-old, passed away today, 2 January at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, 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 a successful businessman and Ibadan was peaceful during his reign.
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