The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji is dead, joining his ancestors at the age of 93.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oba Adetunji died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan on Sunday.
Oba Adetunji was crowned the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on March 4, 2016.
Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan land.
He ascended the throne, following the demise of his predecessor, Samuel Odulana Odungade.
His death is coming a few weeks after the death of Soun of Ogbomoso.
According to the laid down hierarchy of ascension to the Ibadan throne, a former lawmaker, Senator Lekan Balogun may be next in line to succeed the departed monarch.
Olubadan of Ibadan to be buried today -Aide
Meanwhile, details have emerged that the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 will be buried today.
This was contained in a release issued and signed by Adeola Oloko (Mr.)
Personal Assistant/Director of Media and Publicity to His Majesty.
Oba Adetunji, 93 passed away in the early hours of this morning at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.
He is survived by his wife, Olori Rashidat Ololade Adetunji, Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be buried at 4.00 pm today at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan Palace according to Muslim rites. Other things follow later.