Barely, 72 hours after his two years reign as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun , Alli Okunmade II, bowed out gracefully at the University College Hospital , Ibadan during a brief illness.Barely, 72 hours after his two years reign as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun , Alli Okunmade II, bowed out gracefully at the University College Hospital , Ibadan during a brief illness.
His last official outing was the Olubadan Advisory Council’s meeting, which he presided over last Saturday where the decision to derobe Mogaji Akinsola, Olawale Oladoja, was taken. He, however, on Tuesday instructed the Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, to midwife a small committee to deliberate on last Friday’s decision on what should be the position of Ibadan Zone in the proposed newly reconstituted Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
While he was also subscribing to Rapid Result College in the UK to enhance his performance in the examination, Lekan was secretly reading his brother’s correspondence tutorials, which became very helpful to him when he wrote his qualifying tests, which was like ‘G4’ at the time. Alli, the Maye Balogun of Ibadanland, expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathised with the family, friends, as well as subjects of the late Olubadan, who ascended the throne just two years ago.
He emphasised the enduring impact of his leadership and the indelible mark he left on the cultural tapestry of Ibadan, saying Balogun’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of many. The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, in his condolence message, said the late oba lived a great and fulfilled life. In another message, President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigene, CCII, Sulaimon Ajewole, described the reign of Oba Balogun, as short but full of accomplishments and progress.
Florence Ajimobi, wife of immediate past Governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi, who is also the President of the Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation , said the Olubadan’s death came as a shock coming at a most unexpected time. “As Olubadan, though his reign was not as long expected, he was a major backbone to all sons and daughters of Ibadanland.“Kabiyesi has no doubt left an indelible imprint in our lives and the society he served diligently till his transition. Though no soothing words can ease the pains of kabiyesi’s passing, we take solace in the life of impact he led and the indelible legacy he left behind.
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