Just in : Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun Joins Ancestors
Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has joined his ancestors
The monarch dies in Thursday evening at University College Hospital during a brief illness
Born in the 18th of October 1942, Oba Olalekan is is the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He became Olubadan in March 11, 2022
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by NationalInsight March 14, 2024 Reading Time: 1min read
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Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has joined his ancestors
The monarch dies in Thursday evening at University College Hospital during a brief illness
Born in the 18th of October 1942, Oba Olalekan is is the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He became Olubadan in March 11, 2022
Confirming his passage Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, states that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
Governor Makinde described Oba Dr. Balogun as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign.
He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased monarch.
He said: “With total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing unto glory of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Dr. Balogun has joined the ancestors.
“In Kabiyesi, Ibadanland had a cosmopolitan and well-experienced Olubadan, who made indelible marks on the sands of history and achieved greatly within a short while.
“On behalf of the Government and good People of Oyo State, I condole with the immediate family of the Oba Dr. Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland.
“It is my prayer that God grants repose to the soul of our late monarch.”
Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor
March 14, 2024.
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