The Yoruba Obas Forum has described the death of Oba Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadan, as a colossal loss to Yorubaland.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), National President of the forum and Molokun of Atijere, Oba Samuel Adeboye, stated this in a condolence message on behalf of other members, yesterday, in Osogbo.
The forum, comprising traditional rulers from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states, described the late Olubadan as a progressive traditional ruler, whose reign within a period of two years brought about the sustenance of peace and stability in Ibadanland.
“The late monarch’s contributions to the socio-economic and cultural development of the region are immeasurable.
“His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come,” the forum stated.
While commiserating with the family and the indigenes of Ibadan town,
The traditional rulers, while commiserating with the family and indigenes of Ibadan town, prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late Olubadan.
They also prayed to Almighty Allah to grant his family and the entire residents of Ibadanland the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
