By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Ayingun Olubadan and Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Teslim Folarin on Sunday described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji as the most peace-loving monarch Ibadan has ever had.
Senator Folarin in a condolence message on the demise of Oba Adetunji expressed sadness over the death of the royal father, saying the passing on of the Olubadan was shocking and depressing.
The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District stressed that he ” received the news of the passing away of Oba Adetunji with shock”.
” I am greatly saddened and devastated with his demise. Baba’s contributions to unity of Yoruba Nation, impact and positive influence in the country will be greatly missed”, he said
Senator Folarin added, ” he left indelible marks in Nigeria’s entertainment industry and also as an imperial king in Yorubaland. Baba was an honest, decent and forthright king”
The Senator pointed out that the ” Olubadan’s demise is a monumental loss to the people of Oyo State and the Nigeria’s traditional institution.
While praying for the eternal rest of the late Oba Adetunji , Senator Folarin commiserated with the Olubadan-in-Council, the Adetunji royal family, the people of Ibadan and Oyo State at large.
