The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be buried today, at his family ancestral compound at Alli Iwo area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
His junior brother, Senator Kola Balogun who announced this in a statement in Ibadan, said Olubadan Mohood Olalekan Balogun will be buried according to Islamic rites at 4pm.
He said : “Oba Balogun would be buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home by 4 pm on Friday (today), according to Islamic rites.
” The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, though already verbally informed, would be formally notified early this morning.
“Aged 81, the late monarch was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning having stayed indoors throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever, though, he was hale and hearty on Monday during which he received a few guests that paid him congratulatory visits on his second anniversary on that day.”
The late Olubadan was a British-trained PhD holder, a former university lecturer, a former member of the management staff of Shell British Petroleum, a former governorship candidate of the defunct Nigeria People’s Party, a former Senator and a successful businessman.
Oba Balogun joined his ancestors Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
He died after spend two years and two days on the throne. (vitalnewsngr.com)
