Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed shock at the death of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, describing him as a true definition of royalty.
Makinde, stated that the death of the royal icon, who he described as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father, was painful despite his old age, adding that his wisdom and wealth of experience would be sorely missed.
The governor expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the Olubadan, the Olubadan-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes as well as the Oyo State Traditional Council.
Governor Makinde in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, said the late monarch gave his best to see that Ibadanland is developed and took its pride of place as one of the major cities in Africa.