A
17-year old royal rivalry between the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji,
Aje Ogungunniso I, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi ended, yesterday,
as the Olubadan of Ibadanland and members of Olubadan-in-council visited Oba
Adeyemi in his palace at Oyo town. Oba Adetunji explained that the purpose of
his visit was to thank Alaafin for his presence at his coronation on Friday
March 4, 2016, at the Mapo Hall Arcade, Ibadan.
He
also disclosed that the visit was to strengthen the cord of unity that binds
the two ancient cities together and to promote unity among the Yoruba
traditional rulers. While responding, Oba Adeyemi said he had no problem with
the Olubadan describing their relationship as being cordial.
The
monarch promised more cordial relationship between the people of Ibadanland and
Oyo Kingdom, noting that his relationship with Oba Adeyemi was far back his
coronation in 1971. He prayed for more fruitful years for the Alaafin and
himself on the thrones which their ancestors bestowed on them.
While
responding, Oba Adeyemi said he had no problem with the Olubadan describing
their relationship as being cordial.
Oba
Adeyemi used the opportunity to advise those who relish in kidnapping others to
refrain from doing so. On the entourage of Oba Adetunji were Otun Olubadan of
Ibadanland, Senator Lekan Balogun; Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Owolabi
Olakuleyin; Otun Balogun, Dr. Olufemi Olaifa; Osi Balogun, Chief Tajudeen
Ajibola; Asipa Olubadan, Chief Eddy Oyewole; Ekerin Olubadan, Chief Abiodun
Kola-Daisi; Ekerin Balogun, Chief Gbadamosi Adebimpe; Ekarun Olubadan, Chief Hamidu
Ajibade. Others included Maye Olubadan, Chief Adebayo Akande; Agbaakin
Olubadan, Oloye Lekan Alabi; Aare Alaasa of Ibadanland, Chief Lateef Oyelade;
Ayingun Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Abiodun Alli; and Lagunna Olubadan, Chief
Ademola Odunade.
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