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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Joins His Ancestors

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has joined his ancestors.

 

He was aged 93.

 

Citymirrornews.com learnt that he died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in the early hours of Sunday following an illness.

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He became the Olubadan on March 4, 2016.

 

His death was also confirmed by the Ekarun Olubadan, High Chief Amidu Ajibade.

 

Ọba Adetunji ascended the throne in March 2016 following the demise of his predecessor Samuel Odulana Odungade.

 

A former lawmaker, Senator Lekan Balogun, may be next in line to succeed the departed monarch according to the laid down hierarchy of ascension the Ibadan throne

 

Details later…

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