The Spokesman of the of Olubadan of Ibadan, Mr Adeola Oloko has debunked the rumor going round that the late King of Ibadanlan, Kabiyesi Saliu Adetunji, the Aje Ogunguniso 1 died as a result of Covid 19.
ODUDUWA NEWS who has been monitoring proceedings from Ibadan through BBC Yoruba learnt that the monarch has been indisposed for sometime and was rushed to a private hospital shortly after Christmas but his condition deteriorated yesterday night and was rushed to the UCH around 9pm where he was confirmed dead at about 1am today.
“You can see how his corpse was brought back to the palace , Do you think an hospital like the University College hospital would release his corpse not to even talk of bringing his corpse back to the palace.
“Oba Saliu Adetunji ascended the throne of Olubadan on the 4th of March 2017 and died this morning at the ripe age of 93years. He was a music promoter who discovered many musician including King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal be his ascension to the throne of Olubadan”.
Meanwhile, Senator Lekan Balogun would automatically be installed as the Olubadan of Ibadan according to the chronological order of Olubadan kingship. May his soul rest in peace!
All doesn’t seem to be well in the camp of Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho.
This is following the resignation of Pelumi Olajengbesi, one of the lawyers representing Igboho in Nigeria.
Olajengbesi in a statement today announced the withdrawal of his chamber’s legal services to Sunday Igboho.
Trouble seems to have started after the leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye had threatened that no governorship election would be allowed to hold in #Ekiti and #Osun this year.
Not happy with the statement, Olajengbesi had stated that voting remained a human right, adding that Akintoye was not speaking for his client and the people of the southwest.
Reacting, Ilana Omo Oodua group accused the Lawyer of trying to please the administration of #President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Federation of Ibadan Indigenes, National Council under the leadership of Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo O pka Aare Fakolade on Monday identified with all Ibadan Indigenes on the death of his Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeogunguniso 1.
According to the National President, he described the death of the monarch as a colossal loss.
“On behalf of all Ibadan Students both home and abroad, I send my condolences to the family of our later father and an exemplary king, whose time was known for peace”
“Kabiesi death was a colossal loss, the little years he spent on the throne was known for peace and progress, we will all miss you”
The President further prayed that God should grant him Aljanah Fridaous and forgive all his shortcomings.
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Youth Club of St. Paul’s Ang. Church, Yemetu, Ibadan. Present: Youth Innovation Entrepreneurship Leadership and Development Summit (YIELD SUMMIT) tagged MINDSET: 21ST CENTURY’S VIEW. between Thursday 6 – Friday 7 January, 2022 at St. Paul’s Yemetu Praish Hall, Oke Aremo, Ibadan by 9am daily.
Accordingly to the organizers, the summit will have DR. PHILIP OLUJIMI, MBBS, FMCOG, FCAI, MNIM a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist as the Keynote Speaker, including other resource persons namely HANSON OLAKUNLE, the Youth President National Council of YMCAs Nigeria; AJANI ‘KAYODE, the Founder Career Advancement Information Network; and AKEJU OLUSEGUN, the Immediate Past President Students Union University of Ibadan.
The summit will last for two days with the aim of building Young people across the works of life on important of mindset as a determinate in ones doings and to reorientate the practice on mindset, and as well prepare them to be useful for themselves and their society.
The Ibadan Prime Youth Forum, the Youth Wing of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes on Sunday send their condolences to the family of late Oba Saliu Adetunji and the entire Ibadan sons and daughters.
Speaking shortly after the burial yesterday, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo, the National Coordinator of the Forum said “On behalf of all Ibadan Youth, both home and abroad, we send our condolences to the family of our departed king and all Ibadan sons and daughters, including residences of Ibadan”
“Oba Adetunji left us when we least expected, and we only pray that God Almighty should accept his coming, he was more than a King, he was a father to all”
The National Coordinator, also extended the condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council & Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, and pray that God will give each and everyone of them the fortitude to bear the loss.
Osun Governor, 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 Sunday morning.
Oyetola in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, also 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 within the short period of his reign.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Osun, I commiserate with Governor Seyi Makinde, government and people of Oyo State over the transition of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso. I also condole the royal family, Olubadan-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes at home and abroad as well as the Oyo State Traditional Council.
“The late Oba Saliu Akanmu was a respected royal father, exemplary and compassionate leader who demonstrated strong concern and commitment to the welfare of his subjects and the development of Ibadan within the short period of his reign. He will be remembered for his fatherly roles and wise counsel,” the statement reads in part.
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 his loss.
Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has described the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, as another tragedy in Yoruba land.
While describing the death of the revered monarch as a rude shock, Akeredolu said it came shortly after the demise of Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, which he said was a big blow dealt on the traditional stool in Yoruba land
Oba Adetunji, who was the 41st Olubadan, had in the early hours of Sunday given up the ghost at the University College Hospital, UCH, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Akeredolu in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde on Sunday, said despite the Olubadan’s old age, he was a valuable asset to the people of Ibadan and the entire Yoruba race.
While condoling with the Oyo State Government and indigenes of Ibadan, the governor emphasized that the late monarch did his best for the development and growth of Ibadan land.
Stressing that the monarch’s legacies will speak for him, the Governor maintained that Oba Adetunji had gone to be with his ancestors.
The Governor added that the monarch, who displayed royalty with a difference while he was alive, will be remembered for his firm stands, principles and love for his people.
Dele Bajaj Foundation (DBF) has empowered over 500 indigent people across all towns in Ibarapa land area of Oyo State. Ayete Info reports.
The empowerment program took place in the early hours of today, Sunday, 2nd January, 2022, at Baptist High School Playing ground, Ayete, Ibarapa North Local Government area of Oyo State.
Dele Bajaj Foundation (DBF) is a Non Profit and Non Governmental Organization founded by Mr. UsmanMuhideen Bamidele (Olorunwa) with the aim of building a formidable society through youth empowerment and developing capacities of different forms.
DBF empowered the indigents with Sewing machines, Cash, Pepper Grounding Machines, Deep Freezers, Generators, Hair Dryers among others.
Speaking at the empowerment program, the Founder of Dele Bajaj Foundation admonished the beneficiaries to utilise judiciously the materials given to them and for the purpose it is meant for.he further retrates his commitment for development and clearly stated that the purpose of the program is not for Politics but the way of giving back to society that made him.
However, he appreciated the well-to-do individuals who graced the all-important occasion.
The empowerment program had in attendance, high-profile people of political class in the region and business Tycoon, including the CEO of Beedel Construction Company, Hon. Bukola, Hon. Seun Fakorede, Oyo State Commissioner for youth and sport, Hon. Afees Bolaji Repete, Hon. Saheed Aderonmu, Hon. Oore, Mr Usman Olawale Tecoma, GM BMU, Oyo South Senatorial Hopeful, Dr. Olusola Ayandele (Eruobodo), Alhaji Mutiu, Asiwaju onimaalu among others.
Among the traditional rulers who graced the occasion were the Asawo of Ayete land, HRM Oba Emmanuel Okeniyi (JP) and the Onidere of Idere land, HRM Oba Kingsley Onikola (JP), Olu of Igboora
While speaking at the program, one of the beneficiaries extended profound gratitude to Dele Bajaj Foundation for bringing succour to indigent people in the region, prayed to God to continue to uplift the founder of DBF, Mr. Uthman Muheedeen and his team.
Baring any change of status-quo, Senator Lekan Balogun is; according to the custom and status, the man to succeed the departed Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.
Ascension into the post of Olubadan is the most unique and rancour – free in Yorubaland. Ibadan obaship is by succession. The Olubadan-in-council is structured in such a way that it follows hierarchical order.
Senator Lekan Balogun; who until the death of Oba Adetunji was the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan Land. By virtue of this, he is the most senior chief and automatically the heir apparent to the post.
Senator Lekan Balogun sits pretty on the Board of several companies with interests in Oil and Gas, Distributive Trade, Management Consulting, Mechanized Farming and Export of non-oil items as well as Travels and Tourism. He is the erstwhile Administrator, Industrial Relations, Recruitment and Scholarships, Planning and Development at Shell Petroleum Development Company. Senator Lekan Balogun was also a Research Fellow with the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; a Director with Triumph Newspaper, Kano; Editor of the monthly Magazine-“The Nigerian Pathfinder” as well as Management Consultant for Multinational Organizations such as Leyland, Exiat Battery and Nigerian Breweries. He is a renowned technocrat, author and philanthropist.
Senator Balogun holds a Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Administration; Public and Social Administration and Economics from Columbus International University, Brunel University and Manchester University all in the United Kingdom.
A former Presidential Aspirant on the platform of SDP, Senator Balogun was also a Gubernatorial Candidate for the PDP in Oyo State in the present political dispensation and a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the Fourth Republic. While I the Senate, he was the chairman, Senate Committee on National Planning and was a member to many Senate Committees such as Appropriations, Security and Intelligence, Police Affairs and Defence (Army). Senator Balogun has written and published widely.
After his primary education, young Lekan was enrolled at CAC Modern School, Anlugbua. Then he was staying with one of his brothers, Late Hamzat Adewale Balogun, who was a civil servant but was studying privately for the General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level ( GCE O’L). He was also subscribing to Rapid Result College in the UK to enhance his performance in the examination. But Lekan was secretly reading his brother’s correspondence which became very helpful to him when he wrote his qualifying test which was like ‘G4’ at the time. While in the second year of the three-year modern school programme, Lekan sat for the Qualifying Examination and passed. Therefore, he left school without completing the programme. Armed with this certificate, he travelled to the UK where he studied for his “O and A” levels certificates while doing a part-time job to sustain himself- all under 18 years of age.
A highly cerebral student, gaining admission into the university was not a problem for him. In fact, he had the task of choosing from many offers after which he settled for Brunel University. He left the university in 1973 with a Masters degree in Administration and Economics. He has brief stint with the Lamberth Local Government Social Services Department where he worked for one and a half years after which his academic inclination took the better of him and he enrolled for his Phd. Lekan’s outstanding academic performance did not go unnoticed. For his undergraduate programme, he enjoyed university scholarship while his post graduate studies were sponsored by the Social Science Research Council. He returned to Nigeria and took up an appointment with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
In 1973, he resumed as a research fellow at ABU Centre for Social and Economic Research. He also had the option of working as a lecturer at the University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University but he chose ABU instead because of the desire to relate with other people away from his birth place and to know their cultures and traditions.
Young and energetic but not complacent, it did not take him long to tender his resignation letter at ABU having been employed as a research fellow to write papers for government and highlight how well it was doing instead of normative research whereby he would be engaged in writing what government ought to do. He felt the idea of “ praise- singing” government’s programmes negated his ideological principle which is of the progressive leaning. He later took up an appointment with Shell British Petroleum Company where he had a very flourishing career and got promoted almost every year until he became the Head of Recruitment.
The hierarchy.
1) Lekan Balogun: Otun Olubadan.
2) Owolabi Olakulehin: Balogun Olubadan
3) Rashidi Ladoja: Osi Olubadan.
4). Olufemi Olaifa: Otun Balogun.
5) Eddy Oyewole: Ashipa Olubadan.
6) Tajudeen Ajibola: Osi Balogun.
7) Amidu Ajibade: Ekaarun Olubadan.
8) Lateef Gbadamosi: Ashipa Balogun Olubadan.
9) Kola Adegbola: Ekarun Balogun.
10) Abiodun Kola-Daisi: Ekerin Olubadan.
Comrade Lekan Badmus is a Columnist with Oduduwa Online news.
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes on Sunday identified with the family of Oba Adetunji Ajeogunguniso 1 and people of Ibadan on the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadan land.
The President- General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga on behalf of the Council and people Ibadan land announced a Lying-in-State Program for he departed king, which is to take place at Mall Hall by 1:30pm today.
You will recall, that Oba Adetunji died this morning at the UCH, Ibadan and to be buried by 4pm according to Islamic rite.
