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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, is dead.

He was aged 81.

Oba Balogun spent two years on the throne of his forefathers, having been presented the Staff of Office by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on March 11, 2022.

Confirming his death in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Thursday, Makinde said Oba Balogun died Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

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The governor described the late monarch as a towering figure akin to an Iroko tree.

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

“A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Balogun has ed 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 the state, I condole with the immediate family of the Oba Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council, the state Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland. It is my prayer that God grants repose to the soul of our late monarch.”

“The ing of Oba Dr. Balogun marks the end of an era for Ibadanland, leaving behind a profound void in its rich history and heritage,” he added.

The late Olubadan was born on October 18, 1942.

The PUNCH reports that Olubadan ascended his forefathers’ throne two years ago after the age of the late Oba Saliu Adetunji.

On Monday, the late monarch thanked God for the grace and privilege to clock two years on the throne, just as he thanked of his advisory council for their unflinching so far.

Balogun, in a statement by his Personal Assistant on Media, Oladele Ogunsola, in Ibadan, the state capital, said the second anniversary, which coincided with the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fast, was also used as an opportunity by the monarch to ask for prayers for the country by the Islamic faithful and expression of love for one another to make the period stress-free for the adherents.

The monarch said his clocking two years on the throne was a special grace by his creator that he could not take for granted.

https://punchng.com/breaking-olubadan-lekan-balogun-dies-at-81/

Wow! Kabiyesi waja.

Ibadan's age-long non-acrimonous method of choosing successive Olubadan will always turn up an aged Oba because candidates spend so long on the queue before it gets to the eventual Oba's turn.

With the ing of Kabiyesi, it should be 80-year old Pa Rasheed Ladoja who's likely next in line to the Olubadan's stool. They almost messed up Kabiyesi's political position with fake news during the 2023 Presidential election. Probably Kabiyesi was already dealing with age-related slowdowns.

May God console his immediate family,
Ibadan, Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole. Nigeria lost a great Nigerian and First Class Royal Father.

Odogwu Ala!

rest well great man

everything to this 🤡 ☝️ is politics

Rest in peace

RiP to the departed. We will all you someday.

Let’s hope his death will not inconvenience honest folks trying to make a living. Gone should be the days of closing markets for a week while searching for youths to sacrifice. Let the world quickly fast forward so Gen Alpha will take over with their forward-thinking mindset. All these generations who believe in witchcraft should die off.

Very Sad News

treesun:



https://punchng.com/breaking-olubadan-lekan-balogun-dies-at-81/

Ina lilahi waina ilehi rojiuna rest on kabiyesiiiiiiii

Shey na Ladoja turn now

What a big lost to the people of ibadan. Iroko has falling.

Damnnn niggar

Rest in peace

Na old old people dey become olubadan.
I can't recount any that spent 10 years on the throne.

Abobaku go don run now .......😁

Hmmm, Ladoja supposed to be the next Olu Ibadan then before. Maybe Ladoja will be crown now as new Olu Ibadan

Senator Ladoja lokan, Ladoja at last.


When it’s your turn it’s your turn.

Senator Ladoja is in the civil line. The next will come from Military line (Oba Olakulehin), then after him will be Senator Ladoja. A peaceful and predictable system

No

Senator Ladoja is in the civil line. The next will come from Military line (Oba Olakulehin), then after him will be Senator Ladoja. A peaceful and predictable system

Laple0541:
Senator Ladoja lokan, Ladoja at last.


When it’s your turn it’s your turn.

No

Senator Ladoja is in the civil line. The next will come from Military line (Oba Olakulehin), then after him will be Senator Ladoja. A peaceful and predictable system

Freddodoty:
Hmmm, Ladoja supposed to be the next Olu Ibadan then before. Maybe Ladoja will be crown now as new Olu Ibadan

The late monarch was A PhD holder and former Senator. Very brilliant.


Senator Ladoja is in the civil line. The next will come from Military line (Oba Olakulehin), then after him will be Senator Ladoja. A peaceful and predictable system

treesun:



https://punchng.com/breaking-olubadan-lekan-balogun-dies-at-81/

This is shocking 😲 and saddening. 😔 May his soul rest in peace 🙏 🪦

May Kabiyesi's soul rest in perfect peace.

So fast

Sad news indeed. The ing of Oba Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, marks the end of an era for the city of Ibadan. His contributions and leadership will be ed fondly.

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RIP sir

Rip
Does he have grand daughters??

Na waooo, no be about 2 or 3 years ago dem install this man

Ladoja go wan die there, already his friend is president, the governor is his person

FreeStuffsNG:
Wow! Kabiyesi waja.

Ibadan's age-long non-acrimonous method of choosing successive Olubadan will always turn up an aged Oba because candidates spend so long on the queue before it gets to the eventual Oba's turn.

With the ing of Kabiyesi, it should be 80-year old Pa Rasheed Ladoja who's likely next in line to the Olubadan's stool. They almost messed up Kabiyesi's political position with fake news during the 2023 Presidential election. Probably Kabiyesi was already dealing with age-related slowdowns.

May God console his immediate family,
Ibadan, Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole. Nigeria lost a great Nigerian and First Class Royal Father.

Which Nigeria if I may ask? Just say Ibadan people .

Wetin concern Nigerians with what happens in Ibadan kingship

Rip to the great king

OK?

Was he cognizant of the poor pple's plight while alive other than share in Politicians' loot?

Nonsense!

RIP

At this rate, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja might become Olubadan in his lifetime.