Segun Showunmi in Ibadan
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday visited the widow of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji who joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday at the University College Hospital(UCH), Ibadan
Penpushing reports that Obasanjo arrived at the Popoyemoja palace of the late monarch around 7:10 am with Chief Olayiwola Olakojo, a former secretary to the Oyo State Government and left 30 minutes later.
The former President was received on arrival at the palace by Olubadan’s widow, Olori Rasheedat Adetunji and Gbonka Balogun of Ibadan, Chief Nureni Akanbi, who is also an elder brother to the widow.
Penpushing further reports that Obasanjo prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed traditional rulers adding that the deceased lived for the service of humanity, and promised his readiness to assist the family whenever the need arises.
‘Kabiesi, sun re. You lived for the service of family, community, state and the nation. You served committedly and God granted you longevity. We pray that your soul will be with your creator and the family and community will continue to thrive’, Obasanjo wrote
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