Olori Kudirat Aduke Adetunji, the Iyalaje of Oshodi Market, Lagos state and Senior Wife of Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan land,is dead.
Alhough details her death have not been revealed, the 7I year old Olori, died on early this Thursday morning according a statement from the Olubadan’s palace.
According to Mr. Adeola Oloko, director, media and publicity for the Olubadan, “ the late olori kudirat died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 71 and arrangement for her burial already fixed for 4pm today, according to Muslim rite is in top gear”
IbadanCity announcer gathered from a reliable source that Olori Kudirat also lost her daughter Mrs Mujidat Alagbada on October 26, 2016.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, in a condolence message said that the demise of the queen was unfortunate and disheartening.
Gov. Ajimobi, who said that he received the sad news with shock and disbelief, described the incident as a big loss, not only to the Olubadan but also, to the entire people of the ancient city.
“I am greatly saddened by the passing away of Olori Kudirah. 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,” he said.
