A mighty 'Iroko' has fallen, says Oyo Governor as 'Olubadan joins Ancestors'

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, has passed away.

News of the death of the 82-year-old Ibadan Traditional Ruler was confirmed by his Media Aide, Dele Ogunsola, late Thursday evening.

Oba Balogun died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan few hours after admission at the Hospital.

The First-Class Traditional Ruler ascended the throne on March 11, 2022 after the demise of his Predecessor, Oba Saliu Adetunji

Meanwhile, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says the late Olubadan of Ibadan who died late was an Epitome of Royal excellence and a great achiever.

Governor Makinde, while announcing the king’s death in Ibadan around midnight, said the 42nd Olubadan made great marks in Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his Reign.

The Governor had, in a Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, announced that Oba Balogun joined his Ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the People of Ibadanland and Oyo State in general.

“With total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing unto glory of our Father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“A mighty ‘Iroko’ has fallen. Oba 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 late Oba Balogun, and pray for the repose of his soul,” he had said.

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