Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has condoled with the entire Oduduwa race worldwide, over the demise of the Oluban of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Ogunguniso 1 on Sunday.
Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria in a statement through his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, described the late Olubadan as a great monarch whose reign would forever be remembered for the tremendous development brought to Ibadanland in particular and Nigeria at large.
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He said Olubadan did not let the features of old age hold him back during his lifetime as he was active to projects, programmes, plans and other activities towards making life better for his subjects. That is why his return home would be missed greatly by all.
Oba Ogunwusi added that though it is a tough way to start the year, “we must submit to the will of the Almighty Olodumare for the life of Oba Adetunji” which was well-spent serving humanity.
He stated that his thoughts and prayers in the House of Oduduwa are with natives as well as residents of the ancient city of Ibadan and the entire Oduduwa race globally at this material time.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
