The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan has been laid to rest at his Popoyemoja residence, Ibadan according to Islamic rites.
Prior to this, there was lying-in-state for late Oba Adetunji after Janazah prayer was offered for the soul of the monarch led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Alhaji Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere at the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan.
In a sermon, the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere while saying death is an inevitable end of every man stated that late Oba Adetunji lived a life worthy of emulation.
Leading the Oyo State delegation to the burial of late Olubadan is the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.
In an interview with journalists, Engineer Olaniyan said the late monarch would be greatly missed, describing his reign as peaceful.
Also, popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde who explained that late Olubadan nurtured him, stated that Oba Adetunji was highly principled and honest in all his dealings.
Former governors of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Otunba Alao-Akala, Senator Fatai Buhari, traditional rulers, families, friends paid their last respects to late Oba Adetunji at the burial.
Oba Saliu Adetunji who reigned for five years last died today Sunday 2nd of January, 2022 at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan during a brief illness at the age of 93 years.
Iyabo Adebisi
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