PDP urges FG to immortalise late Olubadan

The Peoples Democratic Party has called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, for his contributions to national development.

Balogun died on Thursday at the age of 81 at the University College, Ibadan.

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The late Olubadan reigned for two years, having been presented the Staff of Office by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on March 11, 2022.

Reacting, the PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Sunday, said that the late Olubadan lived a fulfilled life as a legend.

The statement read in part, “The Peoples Democratic Part calls on the Federal Government to immortalise the late highly revered royal father, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II for his outstanding contributions to national unity, security, political and economic development of our country.

“The party deeply commiserates with Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, the royal family, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Ibadanland, and the entire people of Oyo State on the passing of the Olubadan, describing it as a huge national loss.

“The late Olubadan lived a fulfilled life as a legend; a magnificent and compassionate king who with penetrating wisdom and transcendental glory bestrode life like a colossus, defied impermanence, gained immortality even in the mortal realm, and etched his indelible footprints on the sand of time.”

The PDP described the late Olubadan as an individual of unwavering integrity who played a role in the progress of his community and Nigeria as a whole.

It added, “He was an incorruptible personality, an inexhaustible reservoir of our cultural heritage, interminable source of wisdom and vision; and who with great virtuousness led his people and made innumerable contributions towards the peace, unity and stability of our dear nation; legacies that will remain evergreen in the annals of Nigeria.

“The PDP stands with Governor Makinde, the royal family, the Olubadan-in-Council, and the people of Ibadan and prays that we all receive comfort and fortitude at this critical moment.”