Burial date, venue of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji announced

The remains of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Ajeogunguniso II will be buried today at 4:00pm.

This was contained in a press release by his Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Adeola Oloko.

Oloko said the monarch will be buried at his Popoyemoja Palace in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

It reads: “The 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 has joined his ancestor.

“Oba Adetunji, 93 passed away in the early hours of this morning at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

“He is survived by his wife, Olori Rashidat Ololade Adetunji, Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be buried at 4.00 pm today at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan Palace according to Muslim rites. Other things follow later.”