Oba Balogun’s Death is a colossal loss to the Nation
– Senator Buhari Mourns Olubadan

By Semiu Azeez

The death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has been described as a great loss to not only Oyo State but Nigeria as a whole.

The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai made this statement in a press release issued to mourn the death of Oba Balogun made available to journalists in the early hours of today at Abuja.

In the release titled “Mourning The Demise of an astute and foremost Oba in Oyo State, Oba Dr. Lekan Balogun,” Senator Buhari said that though too short on the throne of Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun reigns brought unprecedented legacies especially on peace and stability of not only to Olubadan in Council but the entire Ibadanland.

The Senator condoled with the immediate family of the deceased monarch, Olubadan-in-Council, Ibadanland, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs and Oyo State government praying onto God to grant all fortitude to bear the great loss.

“As a Distinguished Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria before he ascended the throne of Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun contributed in no small ways towards a united and indivisible Nigeria and so will continually lingers in the mind of every soul in the National Assembly,” Senator Buhari affirmed.

The Lawmaker also prayed to God to elongate the lives of other Traditional Rulers in Oyo State so that their subjects and government at all levels will continue to tap from their naturally gifted wisdom and knowledge to foster a developed, peaceful and united society.