Akeredolu mourns, describes Olubadan as valuable asset to Yoruba race

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has received the news of the transition of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, with a rude shock.

Governor Akeredolu said despite the Olubadan’s old age, he was a valuable asset, not only to the people of Ibadan but to the entire Yoruba race.

The Governor who condoled with the Government and good people of Oyo state particularly indigenes of Ibadan, noted that the late monarch did his best for the development of Ibadan land.

In a statement by the chief press secretary to the governor Richard Olatunde described Oba Olatunji as a king whose reign witnessed tremendous development in Ibadan land.

Governor Akeredolu who is also the chairman of South West governors forum condoled the monarch’s immediate family, while praying that God will give them the fortitude to bear the loss.