Olubadan buried as deputy gov, others pay tribute

The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, were on Friday interred at his Aliiwo ancestral home around 4.30pm.

According Online reports that the late monarch, who reigned for two years, died at the age of 81 on Thursday at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness.

The state deputy governor, Bayo Lawal, led other government functionaries to the family burial ground at Aliiwo in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state.

There was a lying-in-state at Mapo Hall from 12 noon to 1pm before the remains of the monarch were moved to Aliwo for burial after prayers.

The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere, took charge as he led Islamic leaders in coordinating the burial arrangements and offering prayers for the late Monarch.

Describing the departed leader, Sheikh Agbotomokekere hailed him as a beacon of peace and renowned for his unwavering honesty.

Former Oyo State governor, Senator Rasidi Ladoja,  who is also the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, led the esteemed members of the Olubadan-in-Council in a significant gathering.

According Online earlier reported that the late monarch’s burial, as announced by the family according to Islamic rites was scheduled for today.

In a separate report, According Online in a piece highlighted 10 things to know about the monarch who was once a lecturer, former senator, editor, director of industries, governorship candidate and held many other notable positions.