The remains of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, were interred Sunday evening at his Popoyemoja Palace, Ibadan amid tears and weeping.
The corpse was returned to the palace at about 4:35pm from Mapo Hall where a lying-in-state and prayer held.
His remains were received by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh AbdulGaniy Agbotomokekere.
He was accompanied by top Islamic leaders.
Also present were top government functionaries led by Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan.
Thousands of indigenes and residents of Ibadan witnessed the burial.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government of Oyo State and the people of Ibadan over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
A cross-section of mourners
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari charged the people of Ibadan, especially the royal family and the Olubadan-in-Council, to preserve the virtues of devotion to unity, peace and tolerance that Oba Adetunji was known for.
The President said the death of the monarch, whom he described as a visionary and compassionate leader, has created a huge void in traditional leadership in the country.
The statement read: “President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Oyo State, the Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-council and the people of Ibadan on the passing of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.
“The President affirms that the late Kabiyesi was a visionary and compassionate leader, who used the spheres of his influence as a respected traditional ruler and a lover of the creative industry to advance the progress of his people, encouraging and motivating them to give their best in their vocation and to the nation.
“While his demise understandably leaves a huge void to fill, the President urges the people of Ibadan and Nigerians from different walks of life to honour the eternal memory of the deceased by imbibing the virtues he cherished so much: generosity, peace, tolerance and devotion to unity.
“As the funeral rites of the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland get underway in Ibadan, the President trusts that the process of selecting his successor will be guided by wisdom, understanding and good judgment that exemplified the life he lived.
“President Buhari prays God to grant the soul of Oba Adetunji eternal rest and comfort the family, friends, associates and subjects he left behind.”