Oba Saliu Adetunji visits Alaafin of Oyo for the first time

Oba Saliu Adetunji, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Aje Ogungunniso I, and Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo, when Oba Saliu Adetunji and members of Olubadan-in-council for the 1st time in 18 years paid a courtesy visit to Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi in his palace at Oyo town.

Olubadan of Ibadanland 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 in Ibadan.



He also disclosed that the visit was to strengthen the cord of unity that binds the two ancient cities together & to promote unity among the Yoruba traditional rulers. While responding, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi said he had no problem with the Olubadan, describing their relationship as being cordial.

The monarch promised more cordial relationships between the people of Oyo Kingdom and Ibadanland in the future, noting that his relationship with Oba Adeyemi dated back during the days of his coronation in 1971. He prayed for more fruitful years for the Alaafin of Oyo and himself on the thrones which their ancestors bestowed on them. Alaafin of Oyo also used the opportunity to advise those who relish in kidnapping others to refrain from doing so.