Tinubu mourns Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun

Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has said that he is deeply saddened by the death of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The President expresses condolences to the Olubadan’s family, the administration of Oyo State, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, and the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State on this tragic loss.

While expressing sadness for the Olubadan, President Tinubu also honours his extraordinary life of service to his people, the state, and the country, a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale said on Friday.

“His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, was an exceptional king who used his ancestral stool in the service of humanity. He was compassionate, courageous, and an unrelenting advocate of the pristine ideals of peace, honesty, and unity. His wise counsel will be sorely missed at this time in the life of our country,” the President says.

President Tinubu urges all who are in mourning to find solace in the immortal legacies of the Olubadan, stating that the Olubadan lives eternally in his good deeds and in the memories of everyone touched by the majesty of his essence.

The President prays for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for those mourning this sad loss.