Ex Rep commiserates with Ibadan over demise of Olubadan
A former Minority Whip in the House of Representatives, Honourable Babatunde Oduyoye has commiserated with the immediate family of Olubadan, the people of Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria in general over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1 who joined his ancestors on Tuesday.
Hon. Oduyoye, who is also the Chairman, Media committee of Save Democracy Group Africa and Coordinator of Generation Next, a pressure group, said the news of the death of the revered monarch came as a shock but rather than mourning him, he urged the people of Ibadan Land to give thanks to God for a life well spent by the late Oba Odulana.
In a statement signed by him, he stressed that the family of the late monarch should also thank God for the life of the man who ensured that peace reign during his tenure as the Olubadan of Ibadan Land.
According to Hon. Oduyoye, “Oba Odulana was a peacemaker, astute administrator, a politician, parliamentarian and an educationist whose achievements will forever leave indelible marks in the annals of Ibadan history as well as the country.
“He was a courageous man who protected the dignity of the Olubadan stool and ensured that the traditional institution of the country was well respected and honored.
“Oba Odulana was a role model. From his days at the House of Assembly and House of Representatives till his time as the Olubadan, his teachings on moral conduct and Christianity will forever be remembered. He was a worthy man whose life will be a source of inspiration to the coming generations,” Oduyoye said.
Hon. Oduyoye urged the state government and the Ibadan traditional council to follow the tradition and due process of choosing the successor of the Olubadan, adding that the process should be free of rancour in order not to destroy the legacy of the departed Olubadan who protected the stool with all dignity.