Tragedy: Olubadan loses wife

Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Thursday lost one of his queens, Olori Kudirat Aduke.

A statement by the monarch’s Director, Media and Publicity, Adeola Oloko, added that Olori Aduke died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 71.

The statement said, “The Olori passed away in the early hours of Thursday, December 21, 2017. Until her death, she was the Iyaloja of Bolade, Oshodi Market, Lagos. She is survived by her husband, many children and grandchildren.”

She was buried on Thursday at the Popoyemoja, Ibadan palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland at 4pm according to Islamic rites.

Meanwhile, the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has commiserated with the Olubadan on the death of his senior wife, Olori Aduke.

In a statement by Ajimobi’s Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, the governor described the queen’s death as unfortunate and disheartening.

Ajimobi said, “I am greatly saddened by the passing away of Olori Kudirat. It is very unfortunate and disheartening, especially because we were still together with Kabiyesi and the royal retinue at the Chief of Army Staff conference, held in Ibadan last week.

“Her death is indeed a big loss, not only to our father, the Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, but also, to the entire people of Ibadan land. May the Almighty grant Kabiyesi, mama’s children and loved ones the fortitude to bear this great loss.

“I enjoin the good people of Oyo State to join me in praying for the repose of her gentle soul and may Allah grant her the highest place in Jannah,” added the statement.