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The Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Education Intervention, Honourable Oloye Suraj Abiodun Tiamy has described one of the frontline Yoruba kings, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan, Late Oba Olalekan Balogun  the second from Alli Okunmade House as a peace enthusiast and a celebrated custodian of the tradition and culture of Ibadan kingdom. The late Oluabadan, who died days after marking his second year coronation anniversary at the age of 81 in the late hours of Thursday after a brief illness at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Hon Tiamy, in an emotional condolence statement released by his Media and Publicity Assistant, Mr Sanusi Abdullahi Oyelekan in Ibadan on Friday Morning, also commiserated with the Government of Oyo State, the family and the entire people of Ibadan over the monarch's death. The statement reads: “I am deeply saddened by the shocking passage of our dear father, Late Oba Olalekan Balogun II, who died in the late hours of Thursday at the age of 81 a

Death is inevitable, when one has done what he considers to be his duty to his people, he can rest in peace. On behalf of myself and my constituency, I extend my condolences to the good people of Ibadan Land, the Olubadan-in-Council and the immediate family members of the late Oba Dr. Moshood Olalekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land.  You'll always be remembered for how you led us with utmost diligence and unassuming dedication, and I must not forget to commend your strong adhere for peace, progress and development.  I pray that God should repose the soul of the departed monarch and comfort the family and the people of Ibadan Land. *E-SIGNED* ✍️✍️✍️✍️ _Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel AKT_ *Chairman House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours*

 The Chairman of Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga has mourned the Demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun who reigned for the period of two years as Olubadan of Ibadanland, before joining his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, at the age of 81. Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga sent his condolences message to newsmen through his media team to sympathized with the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the people of Ibadanland and the indigent and residents of Oyo State. While saying that the late Olubadan ruled with the fear of God, led his people with utmost diligence and unassuming dedication, the lawmaker commended his strong adherence for peace, progress and development of Ibadanland. Hon. Adeaga described Oba Mohood has a good king who lacks distrust of those around hi

The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja has expressed profound shock over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, HRM Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun who joined his ancestors late last night.  In a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim Amb. Arapaja described the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun as a monumental loss to the entire people in the state, stressing that the late Monarch's two year reign was highly Impactful and memorable. Ambassador Arapaja who is the Oluomo of Ibadanland, expressed his heartfelt condolences with the Oyo State government under the leadership of Engr Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan in council, family, friends, as well as other people of Ibadan land on the passage of the Olubadan who just celebrated two years of his ascension to the throne last week Monday. He said that late Oba Balogun has made indelible contributions to the

The Oyo state Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has expressed sadness over the passing of Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun, who joined his ancestors last night at a well advanced age of 81. The Congress described the late paramount ruler of Ibadanland as a well loved king whose reign ushered into the state prosperity amid serious national economic challenges. The Chairman of TUC in Oyo state, Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro disclosed this today in a statement he personally signed to commiserate with the state, bereaved family, and the entire Olubadan-in-Council. The first class monarch passed away yesterday Thursday 14 at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan following a brief illness. The TUC leader stated that in the annals of Ibadan's history, the reign of the late Olubadan stands out as a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership, even in the shortest of spans. "Despite the brevity of his tenure, the late

  Owolabi Olakulehin, who is set to become the Olubadan of Ibadan, is presently the Balogun of Ibadanland Olakulehin becomes a newsmaker following Thursday’s demise of Ọba Lekan Balogun, who hailed from the same Ibadan North East local government with him. The would be Olubadan hails from Okugbaja family, Ita Baale area of Ibadan. He is an ex-service man, because he served in the Nigerian Army. In 1992, under the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 3rd Republic, he contested and won the Federal House of Representatives elections. He’s a devoted Christian. The Man Who Would Become Next Olubadan of Ibadan