Ajadi Mourns Olubadan

By Ogundele Olanrewaju

The 2019 Accord Party gubernatorial candidate and Seriki Adinni Olanase, Chief Saheed Ajadi has commiserated with family, sons and daughters of Ibadan land,Oyo State Council of Obas and Oyo State government over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1.

The condolence message was In a statement made to public by his media assistant, who quoted Ajadi that the death of the first class traditional ruler was painful and devastating.

Ajadi described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland as a highly respected traditional ruler who demonstrated immeasurable love for his subjects as well as citizens within and outside his domain.

“He was a courageous man who protected the dignity of the Olubadan stool and ensured that the traditional institution of the country was well respected and honored.

Ajadi further stated that the city would sorely miss Oba Saliu Adetunji who lived a fulfilled life and will be remembered as a peace loving monarch who served his people selflessly until his glorious exit.

“He will be sorely missed for his wise counsel and his passion for unity”.
“As mortals we never want our elderly ones to die, but the Holy Books say that all souls must taste death.
He will for ever be missed in the music industry as a pioneer producer of quality music which a lot of people today don’t know.

So, we have to submit to the supreme will of the Almighty Allah from whom we came and unto whom we shall all return,” he said.

He urged the children and the entire family of the late Olubadan of Ibadan to be consoled by the fact that the late first class monarch lived a good life, imparted lives and left legacies of a good name and honour.

“I pray that God would repose the soul of the departed monarch and comfort the family and the people of Ibadan land ,”he added