The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, has passed away.
News of the death of the 82-year-old Ibadan traditional ruler was confirmed by his media aide, Dele Ogunsola, late Thursday evening.
Oba Balogun died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan few hours after admission at the Hospital.
The first-class traditional ruler ascended the throne on March 11, 2022, after the demise of his predecessor, Oba Saliu Adetunji.
He was on Friday in Ibadan buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home according to Islamic rites.
The burial ceremony which involved the two-rakat Janazat prayer, the Islamic prayer for the deceased, was led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Shelkh Abdul Ganiyu Agbotomokekeke.
Balogun’s remains was thereafter laid to rest after the prayers.
Those present at the occasion included the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawa, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Makanjuola, and traditional title holders.
Others were Sen. Rashid Ladoja who is a former governor of Oyo State, several market men and women, traditionalists, among others.
