Oba Lekan Balogun, 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Dies At 81

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has died at the age of 81.

Oba Balogun, who ascended the throne of his forefathers just two years ago, drew his last breath on Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

The news of his demise was confirmed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

Oba Balogun was presented with the Staff of Office by Governor Seyi Makinde on March 11, 2022, marking the beginning of his reign as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

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

“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.