Florence Ajimobi mourns passage of Olubadan

…Says late monarch would be remembered for his good deeds

Florence Ajimobi, wife of Senator Abiola Ajimobi. the former, two-term Governor of Oyo State, has expressed deep sadness over the unexpected transition of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Mahoud Olalekan Balogun who died on Thursday at 81.

In a condolence message signed by Mrs Ajimobi, who is also the President of the Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation (SAAF), she said the Olubadan’s death came as a shock coming at a most unexpected time.

Reproduced below is the condolence message:

“With a deep sense of loss, I write on behalf of myself and the Senator Abiola Ajimobi family to express our sincere condolences on the unexpected transition of our dear, highly revered Baba, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Mahoud OlalekanBalogun.

“Indeed, his death came as a rude shock to my entire family and I, occurring at a most painful period when his wise and sage counsel were most needed.

“With his death, there is no doubt that Oyo State, the State Council of Obas, the Olubadan -in- Council, the entire Ibadanland, the Olori and members of Kabiyesi’s immediate and extended families, have lost a wonderful and loving monarch.

“As Olubadan, though his reign was not as long expected, he was a major backbone to all sons and daughters of Ibadanland.

“He was also able to contribute immensely to the progress and development of Ibadanland.

“Kabiyesi has no doubt left an  indelible imprint in our lives and the society he served diligently till his transition.

:Though no soothing words can ease the pains of kabiyesi’spassing, we take solace in the life of impact he led and the indelible legacy he left behind.

“We also take deep consolation in the words of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela that: “Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he  considers as his  duty to his people… he  can rest in peace”.

“Without doubt, Kabiyesi had done his duties to the people of Oyo State, the entire Ibadanland and he can rest in peace while we will continue to remember him for his good deeds.”