The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Loyalist from Egbeda Local Government, Engineer Abeeb Amao Bolaji (aka Yayi), has described the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, as a great loss to Ibadanland, Yoruba race and Nigeria.
Yayi in a condolence statement signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital expressed sympathy with all Ibadan indigenes, the royal family, Olubadan in Council, Council of Chiefs and Oyo State government, on the death of the 42nd Olubadan, said the death of the first class monarch at this time is shocking given his impact on the development of Ibadanland since he ascended the throne two years ago.
Yayi said “Oba Balogun who was the first most educated to have emerged as Ibadan monarch with a P.hd, brought panache and finesse to the royal institution, stating that though his impactful reign was short his landmarks as a monarch would continue to speak for him.
Yayi prayed for the repose of the soul of the reverred monarch with successful career in academic, business and politics, noted that his place in history is assured given his dedication to the welfare of his people and humanity in general.
Yayi stated further “I received with great shock the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun and I cannot but join all Ibadan indigenes, the royal family, Olubadan in Council, Council of Chiefs and Oyo State government, to mourn our revered father who joined his ancestors”.
Yayi continued “There is no doubt that his impactful reign was short, however we should be console that he left legacies and landmarks that every Ibadan indigene must be proud of.
“I pray that Almighty Allah would accept his coming and offer him a place in Aljannah.”
Yayi then called on all electorates in Egbeda Local Government Area of the State to vote for Sanda/Simple for second term.
