IBADAN, Nigeria – The death has been announced of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, by a source at the Popoyemoja palace of the Olubadan.
The monarch joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday at the University College Hospital after a protracted illness – which could be attributed to aging.
The monarch’s death is coming after the death of Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi.
The Olubadan, who died at the age of 93 – was the traditional ruler overseeing traditional authority covering 11 local government areas of Ibadan.
The source, who asked not to be mentioned confirmed the monarch’s death.
“Though, people are still at the palace celebrating the new years but the monarch has joined his ancestors at UCH”, the source said.
