Lifestyle

Oyo Government Set Up Committee for Olubadan Burial

By Web News 819

The special committee set up by the Oyo State government to oversee the final burial ceremony of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji has assured residents of Ibadan and guests that would attend the ceremony of adequate security of lives and properties.

The committee, which was headed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Bayo Lawal was inaugurated on Monday 24th, January 2022 and has among members, political appointees, top government officials, representatives of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Ibadan Progressive Union (IPU) and family members of the late Olubadan.

According to the statement by Mr Bayo Lawal, Saturday 12th February 2022 has been set aside as a Day of Tributes to celebrate the late Olubadan at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium at Oke-Ado in Ibadan, starting from ten in the morning.

Other activities lined up for the day include prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased by Christian, Muslim and traditional religious leaders, after which there would be traditional eulogies, tributes by selected personalities and groups.

There will be a documentary on the life and times of the late Olubadan to detail the views of the deceased on Ibadan traditional Chieftaincy law among other interesting issues.

“Let me at this juncture assure all guests, visitors and friends that will be attending, that adequate security is guaranteed before, during and after the event, all security agencies in the State have been alerted and mobilized, including the men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYRTMA), so as you have effective and free-flow traffic around the venue and adjoining roads within the Oke-Ado and Ring Road/ Liberty Road axis.

“It is, therefore, pertinent to warn trouble makers ad people that do not have anything doing at the event to stay away, as security agents will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone who conducts themselves in manners that are likely to cause a breach of peace and order.”

The commissioner used the medium to invite great sons and daughters of Ibadanland within Nigeria and in the diaspora to join hands with the State government to ensure a befitting burial is accorded the late monarch.

While appreciating the State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for giving the committee the needed support and wherewithal to accomplish the success of the burial, the Committee Chairman enjoined members of the media industry to accord the event the needed publicity.

Iyabo Adebisi

Culture

Indication Emerges Over the Next Occupant of the Olubadan Stool

By Web News 925

All documents regarding the next occupant of the Olubadan of Ibadan land stool are ready and will be tendered for approval by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. 

The Osi Balogun of Ibadan land, Chief Tajudeen Ajibola who stated this while speaking on behalf of the Olubadan-in Council during the press conference held at the Mapo Hall said High Chief Lekan Balogun would be the next king.

Chief Ajibola assured that all the necessary procedures in the Olubadan Ascension plan are being followed to the letter.

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun while commiserating with the family of the late Oba on the sudden home call of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso I, prayed that the Almighty God to whom all mortals shall return will accept his return, forgive his sins and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.

High Chief Balogun also explained that, by way of duty, as the Prime Minister of the Olubadan-in-Council, they owe the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State in general the obligations to inform and update them about latest developments.

He said it was no longer news that the much revered Oba Adetunji has joined his ancestors.

Chief Balogun described the late Oba Adetunji as a peace-loving and outstanding custodian of culture and tradition who held on strictly to the principles of excellent leadership.

He noted that the late Olubadan would forever be remembered for his consistency and tenacity of purpose in whatever he believed would advance the course of Ibadanland. 

The Otun Olubadan also said, “I wish to commiserate with the Chief Mourner, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engineer Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde and members of his cabinet who had been privileged to interact and intimately relate with the late Kabiyesi to sustain the peace and development of Oyo State. There is no doubting the fact that Your Excellency would sorely miss the late Oba if only for his fatherly counsels on matters of administrative importance to the state”.

“My heartfelt condolence message also extends to the entire royal dignitaries of the Olubadan-in-Council as well as the members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, on the sudden demise of the late Kabiyesi and I pray that the Almighty Allah grants you all the fortitude to bear the loss, Chief Balogun said.

“I also commiserate with the peace-loving people of Ibadanland on the sudden transition to the eternity of the late great monarch and I enjoin you all to remain peaceful in all your conducts in order to sustain our unequalled historical peaceful co-existence for which Ibadanland is globally known for”, the High Chief admonished.

He, therefore, enjoined the people of Oyo to discard all unfounded rumours and insinuations capable of disturbing the peace of Ibadanland, irrespective of the quarter from which such fake news emanates.

“In line with the traditional practice of Ibadanland when an occasion like this arises, the Olubadan-in-Council has been up and doing liaising with the Oyo State Government to ensure that every necessary step to sustain the peace of the city is strictly followed” High Chief Balogun added.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Culture

Ajimobi’s Son, Idris, Mourns Passage of Oba Saliu Adetunji

By Web News 1090

Son of former Governor of Oyo State, Idirs Abiola-Ajimobi has expressed condolence over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso the first.

The Olubadan joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday at the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan.

In his Condolence message, Idris Abiola-Ajimobi described the passage of the Monarch as shocking and unbelievable.

“Just within the spate of one month, Oyo State lost three highly revered Obas. This is really shocking and unbelievable. First it was the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, Ajagungbade the third, second was the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeoyo and now the Olubadan of Ibadanland”.

“I’ll like to commiserate with the good people of Ibadanland, and Oyo State in general on this sad incident in the New Year. We have lost another highly successful businessman and a good father to us all. My heartfelt sympathies to the Oyo State Traditional Council of Obas and particularly to the Olubadan in Council for this great loss”.

Idris Abiola-Ajimobi stated that the late Oba Saliu Adetunji was a principled and morally upright traditional ruler whose fatherly advice would be missed.

He prayed for the repose of the soul of the Olubadan and for Allah to grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.

Oluwakayode Banjo

Culture

Age-Long Olubadan Succession Plan Remains Sacrosanct – Olubadan-in-Council

By Web News 1056

Following the demise of the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, members of the Olubadan-in-Council have condoled with the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, people of Ibadanland and family members of the late monarch.

Rising from a two-hour closed-door meeting held at the Alarere residence of Otun Olubadan and the would-be successor to the throne, Senator Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council described the deceased leader of the council as an indefatigable ruler whose reign would be difficult to forget.

While praying for the repose of the soul of the departed king, the council urged the bereaved family of the deceased to remain joyous and happy for the legacies of good reign left behind by their patriarch.

The council reiterated that the historical and traditional succession plan to the throne of Olubadan remains sacrosanct, the elevation conferred on all the members of the Olubadan-in-Council as Royal Majesties notwithstanding.

Members of the council were elevated to the Royal Majesties status by the previous administration in the state led by the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi and it became contentious and litigious.

Olubadan-in-Council said the elevation granted the members, who also serve as kingmakers had not in any way altered the age-long and enviable traditional succession plan to the Olubadan throne in Ibadanland.

According to the Council, “there should be no any controversy as to who becomes the next Olubadan amongst us as the previous elevation that made us Royal Majesties did not in any way affect our respective offices in the Olubadan-in-Council and would not preclude any of us to mount the Olubadan throne whenever it is the person’s turn.

“We are the kingmakers and we will do the needful at the appropriate time. For now, we are still all in the mourning mood of our departed father and revered leader in the Council and we just want to assure the generality of our people both home and in the diaspora that there’s no cause for alarm”, the Council added.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Olubadan’s Demise: Oyetola Condoles With Oyo Govt, Ibadan Indigenes

By Web News 710

Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has joined Governor Seyi Makinde, government and people of Oyo State in mourning the demise of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, who died early Sunday morning. 

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor offered condolences to the royal family, Olubadan-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes at home and abroad.

He said the demise of the first class traditional ruler which came on the heels of the passage of Soun of Ogbomoso, is another colossal loss to Yorubaland, noting that Olubadan’s death had left a deep void that would be difficult to fill. 

The governor described the late monarch as a respected royal father, exemplary and compassionate leader who showed strong concern and commitment to the welfare of his subjects and the development of Ibadan during his reign. 

Governor Oyetola prayed to Allah to forgive the late traditional ruler and grant his immediate family, Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Ibadan the fortitude to bear the loss.

Abiodun Adeoye

Lifestyle

Oba Adetunji left a vacuum seriously difficult to fill – Oyo SWAN

By Web News 961

Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State chapter have expressed shock at the journey of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 to his ancestors. 

In a statement by Chairman, Oyo SWAN, Olaolu Fawole, the sports journalists described the journey of the royal father to his ancestors as very painful.

The association notes that the royal father would be greatly missed for his contributions to the development of the ancient city of Ibadan and Oyo state as a whole, particularly his indelible contributions to sports.

“We express our condolences to the family of the Olubadan, all Ibadan indigenes as well as residents of the ancient city”. His contributions to sports development in the state are unquantifiable and the royal father has left a vacuum that is seriously difficult for anyone to fill”. The statement added.

The 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland passed away this morning, Sunday, 2nd January 2022, at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan at the age of 93.

Olaolu Fawole 

Security

Olubadan’s Passing: Oyo Police Assures Residents of Adequate Security

By Web News 586

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

Telegraphic Address                           THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

PRESSPOL IBADAN                             POLICE STATE HEADQUARTERS

Email:- [email protected]              ELEYELE, IBADAN.

                                                        Date: 2nd January 2022

In reply, please quote –      AZ: 5250/OY/PPRO/ VOL. 6/98

POLICE PRESS RELEASE

RE: UNFORTUNATE PASSING OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, OBA SALIU AKANMU ADETUNJI, “THE AJE OGUNGUNISO 1” ADEQUATE SECURITY EMPLACED BY OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Ngozi Onadeko, fdc on behalf of Oyo State Police Command commiserates with the entire Olubadan dynasty and indeed Oyo State over the painful loss of “His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, the Aje Ogunguniso 1” who passed on at the age of 93, today Sunday, 2nd January 2022.

2. The revered First Class Monarch would particularly be missed for his active participation and support in ridding Ibadan and indeed the state at large of undesirable criminal elements, a major contributory factor that underscores the present enviable status of sustained relative tranquillity.

3. Sequel to this, the Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command, CP Ngozi Onadeko, fdc wishes to emphatically assure the general public that proactive and adequate security measures have been emplaced to guide the transition process of the late monarch has he joins his ancestors.

4. The measures include; adequate deployments around the nook and crannies of the state characterised by visibility policing, convoy patrols in concert with relevant sister agencies, surveillance and intelligence-led stop and search duties.

5. While assuring all and sundry to be law-abiding and to go about their normal businesses without fear of molestation or harassment from anyone, Parents and persons wielding various degrees of influence in religious, socio-political or in any other capacity are advised to warn their wards and protégés against acts that can lead to a breach of the peace as such violators would be severely sanctioned.

6. In cases of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll-free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614. The NPF Rescue Me app is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.

E- SIGNED

DSP. ADEWALE OSIFESO Anipr, 

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OYO STATE COMMAND.