Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, Wife of late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the immediate Past governor of Oyo State, has expressed deep sadness and regrets over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1.
According to the widow, who is presently out of the country, the transition of the Olubadan still came as a deep shock in spite of having lived to an enviable age of 93 years.
She described the passage of the first class Oba as a colossal loss to ibadanland, Oyo State and Yorubaland at a time his wisdom, wise counsel and experience was needed, while the void of his transition, coming shortly after the death of another royal father, the Soun Of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade 111, would be sorely felt.
Mrs Ajimobi said the late Olubadan was a highly respected traditional ruler who was committed to the welfare of Ibadan people and was a strong advocate of the development of Ibadanland and Oyo State.
She noted that Oba Adetunji was a strong pillar of support to her late husband who consulted him on traditional matters contrary to what some people assume was a frosty relationship between the duo.
Mrs Ajimobi said the death of Oba Adetunji has left a vacuum in Ibadan and Oyo State considering his dedication to the development of Ibadan land and Oyo State.
“I share in the grief of the immediate family of the Olubadan, the Olubadan-in- council, other royal fathers, his associate and those who have benefitted from their association with him as a business man and music promoter before he assumed the throne, the people of Oyo State, and Nigeria, especially those who would continue to miss the void he left behind. In spite of his advanced age, I know that no words can adequately capture the grief and the pains of the loss, I however pray that the Almighty Allah will grant his soul Al Janah firdaus”.
