Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors two years after ascending the throne.
The 42nd died late last night at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. He was 81.
Balogun, who represented Oyo Central senatorial district between 1999 and 2003 on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), was born October 18, 1942.
He ascended the throne on March 11, 2022, after the demise of his predecessor, Oba Saliu Adetunji.
Adetunji, 93, died January 2, 2022, after reigning from 4th March 2016.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde described the late monarch as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign.
He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State, praying God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased monarch.
Makinde noted: “With total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing unto glory of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Dr. Balogun has joined the ancestors.
“In Kabiyesi, Ibadanland had a cosmopolitan and well-experienced Olubadan, who made indelible marks on the sands of history and achieved greatly within a short while.
“On behalf of the government and good People of Oyo State, I condole with the immediate family of the Oba Dr. Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland.”