Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Ọba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajé Ògúngúnísò 1.
Describing the late Monarch as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father, Governor Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon was painful despite his old age; adding that his wisdom and wealth of experience would be sorely missed.
According to a statement signed on Sunday, January 2, 2022, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Governor expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the Olúbàdàn, the Olúbàdàn-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes; as well as the Oyo State Traditional Council.
The statement quoted the Governor as saying that Kabiyesi gave his all to see that Ìbàdànland is developed and took its pride of place as one of the major cities in Africa.
Governor Makinde prayed to “God to keep all our Ọbas safe and give them more years to direct the affairs of our people, especially as Olúbàdàn’s death is coming on the heels of the demise of the Ṣọ̀ún of Ogbomọṣọland and Aṣigangan of Igangan. May God grant them all eternal rest.”
Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Ọba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajé Ògúngúnísò 1.
Describing the late Monarch as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father, Governor Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon was painful despite his old age; adding that his wisdom and wealth of experience would be sorely missed.
According to a statement signed on Sunday, January 2, 2022, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Governor expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the Olúbàdàn, the Olúbàdàn-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes; as well as the Oyo State Traditional Council.
The statement quoted the Governor as saying that Kabiyesi gave his all to see that Ìbàdànland is developed and took its pride of place as one of the major cities in Africa.
Governor Makinde prayed to “God to keep all our Ọbas safe and give them more years to direct the affairs of our people, especially as Olúbàdàn’s death is coming on the heels of the demise of the Ṣọ̀ún of Ogbomọṣọland and Aṣigangan of Igangan. May God grant them all eternal rest.”
Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, H is Imperial Majesty, Ọba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajé Ògúngúnísò 1.
Describing the late Monarch as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father, Governor Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon was painful despite his old age; adding that his wisdom and wealth of experience would be sorely missed.
According to a statement signed on Sunday, January 2, 2022, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Governor expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the Olúbàdàn, the Olúbàdàn-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes; as well as the Oyo State Traditional Council.
The statement quoted the Governor as saying that Kabiyesi gave his all to see that Ìbàdànland is developed and took its pride of place as one of the major cities in Africa.
Governor Makinde prayed to “God to keep all our Ọbas safe and give them more years to direct the affairs of our people, especially as Olúbàdàn’s death is coming on the heels of the demise of the Ṣọ̀ún of Ogbomọṣọland and Aṣigangan of Igangan. May God grant them all eternal rest.”
