The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors late evening on Thursday after an impactful 2 year reign on the throne. He died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan after a brief illness.
This was made known in a release by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju yesterday.
His words, “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 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.”
He will be buried on Friday, 15th March 2024 according to Islamic rites.
