The Agbaoye of Ibadan Land, Chief Orikolade Karim has condoled with the government and people of Oyo state, Ibadan indegenes over the passing of Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso 1, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who joined his acestors in the eraly hours of Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Chief Orikolade Karim, in a press statement on Sunday, described the sad news as shocking and unfortunate, adding that it was part of the ephemeral nature of life.
The statement reads, “Dear Olubadan in Council, Olubadan family, Oyo State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibadan sons and daughters, and government of Oyo state, It is with heavy heart and sobriety that I commiserate with you on the transition of our revered and astute King who left us to join the ancestors today.
“It is though painful and shocking to us as all in the traditional institution but I urge you all to find solace in the exemplary and selfless nature of Baba’s living for over nine decades and reign for six years Baba’s immediate and long term goal has always been Ibadan first and putting the city on a significant global ranking.
“Baba’s reign has brought significant and unimaginable progress to Ibadan land in the last six years and even though we yearn for more days, years and decades, life is ephemeral and Baba’s legacies are enough reference for succour”.
My deep condolences go to the immediate family of the transited monarch, the Olori, children and grandchildren, the Olubadan-in-Council, all Ibadan
indigenes home and abroad, as well as the Oyo State government and traditional rulers council.
“I pray to Allah SWA to repose Baba beautiful soul in Aljannah Firdaous as we commence final rites and proceed with burial arrangements. Verily, our dead are not dead to us until we forget them” and Baba will never be forgotten.”
