Author: Olabanji Ayoola

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Oyo State, the Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-council and the people of Ibadan on the passing of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina affirmed “that the late […]

The Arole Oduduwa and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has described the departed Olubadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Ogunguniso 1, as a monarch whose old age did not deter him from working for his subjects’ welfare. Oba Ogunwusi in a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare following the passing away […]

Sympathisers at Mapo Hall, venue of the fidau prayer for the departed royal father Family, friends, relatives, associates, indigenes and residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday paid their last respects to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The brief lying in state was held at the Mapo Hall amid tears […]

Unlike the practice in most Yoruba cities and towns, Ibadan kingmakers do not need to consult an oracle before picking the next Olubadan after the incumbent joined his ancestors. The Olubadan throne is open to all Ibadan indigenes able to climb the chieftaincy ladder. The Olubadan-in-Council, which is the group of kingmakers, comprises the monarch […]

Hon Tolulope Akande-Sadipe and the departed royal father The member of House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, describing him as a brave and courageous leader. In a condolence message issued in Ibadan on Sunday by her S.A Media & Publicity, Mr Olamilekan Olusada, the […]

There are strong indications that the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Lekan Balogun, who hails from Ali-Iwo Compound in the ancient Yoruba city may be crowned the next King of one of the foremost and largest cities in Africa. These are strengthened by the historical fact that the traditional structure of ascension to the throne […]