The Olubadan-Designate, High Chief Saliu Adetunji
may be installed as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland
on Friday, March 4.
The Olubadan-Designate,High Chief Adetunji
disclosed this over this over the weekend while
receiving Juju music maestro, Chief Ebenezer Fabiyi
Obey in his Popoyemoja, Ibadan residence.
High Chief Adetunji noted that the date was arrived
at after extensive consultations with stakeholders in
the state.
According to him, the coronation had not been held
before now because the late Olubadan Odulana
Odugade deserved to be given a befitting burial,
which was successfully completed last week.
“Sincerely, the Olubadan-in-Council must not only
make, but submit their endorsement of the new
Olubadan to His Excellency, the Oyo State Governor,
Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Then, the Governor must
ratify the decision.
“Once you cross the barrier, you get the date. So, the
date is Friday, March 4 at Oja’Ba, Ibadan where the
previous Olubadan received their staff of office. But,
Saturday, March 5 is for big reception at a venue that
is yet to be decided,” he said.
Earlier, the Juju music maestro, Chief Ebenezer Obey
had described the Olubadan-elect as a dependable
and reliable pillar in music recording, composition,
promotion, advertisement and marketing.
He said nothing could be too much for any musician
to do to ensure the success of Olubadan’s coronation.
He prayed for continued peace, progress and
development in Ibadanland under the new leadership.
The Olubadan-in-waiting spoke in the same vein in a
message he sent through his Media Aide, Mr. Adeola
Oloko to the President of Ibadan Descendants Union,
Mr. Laja Akintayo, saying Friday and Saturday, March
4 and 5 this year remain sacrosanct.
The Ibadan Descendants Union in the United States
had asked to know the date of the coronation and to
determined the extent of their involvement.
The nation.
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