Olubadan’s Passage: Business Mogul, Kola Karim, Commiserates With Family, Ibadan Indigenes, Oyo Govt

Business mogul and the Agbaoye of Ibadan Land, Chief Orikolade Karim has commiserated with the government of Oyo State, entire family, and Sons and Daughters of Ibadan Land on the loss of the first-class monarch and 41st Olubadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso 1.

The late Olubadan who mounted the throne on 4 March, 2016, joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday 2 January, 2022.

Chief Karim, in a press statement, described the news as though shocking and unfortunate amidst New Year celebrations, it is a reflection of the ephemeral nature of life.

In his words ‘’Dear Olubadan-in-Council, Olubadan family, Oyo State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibadan sons and daughters, and government of Oyo state, it is with heavy heart and sobriety that I commiserate with you on the transition of our revered and astute King who left us to join the ancestors today.

“It is though painful and shocking to us as all in the traditional institution but I urge you all to find solace in the exemplary and selfless nature of Baba’s living for over nine decades and reign for six years.

“Baba’s immediate and long term goal has always been Ibadan first and putting the city on a significant global ranking.”

Chief Karim continued, “Baba’s reign has brought significant and unimaginable progress to Ibadan land in the last six years and even though we yearn for more days, years and decades, life is ephemeral and Baba’s  legacies are enough reference for succour.”

“My deep condolences go to the immediate family of the transited monarch (Olori, children and grandchildren), the Olubadan-in-Council, all Ibadan indigenes home and abroad as well as the Oyo State government and traditional rulers council.

“I hereby pray to Allah SWA to repose Baba beautiful soul in Aljannah Firdaous as we commence final rites and proceed with burial arrangements. Verily, our dead are not dead to us until we forget them and Baba will never be forgotten.”