An Ibadan-based humanitarian group, Ajafeto Youth Forum (AYF) has commiserated with the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Ibadanland over the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1.

In a statement made available to journalists on Monday by Mr. Olatunji Olanrewaju Ajisafe the General Secretary of the Forum and duly signed by the Forum President, Okesanmi Taiwo, it reads in part: "death is truly the sad end of all mortals. It is on this note that Ajafeto Youth Forum sends her condolences greetings to the family of the immediate past Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji."

It would recalled Oba Saliu Adetunji died on Sunday, January 2 2021 and his remains have been interred at Popoyemoja Palace, Ibadan amid tears and weeping.

The corpse was returned to the palace at about 4:35pm from Mapo Hall where a lying in state and prayer held.

His remains were received by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh AbdulGaniy Agbotomokekere.

Also present were top government functionaries led by Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan.

Mr. Okesanmi said, "there’s no doubt Kabiyesi has lived a well fulfilling life and has diligently served the entire citizens and dwellers of Ibadan. Our prayer to the most high is to grant unto Kabiyesi eternal rest (Janatul Firdauz), forgive him all his shortcomings and grant unto the family the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable lost."