President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passage of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun who joined his ancestors on Thursday.
Theliberationnews reported that the monarch died after a brief illness at the age of 81.
In a press statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the president condoled with the government, sons and daughters of the ancient town over what he called a ‘gaping loss’.
The statement made available to Theliberationnews read, “President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, with a deep sense of grief.
“The President condoles with the family of the Olubadan, the government of Oyo State, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, and the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State over this gaping loss.
“President Tinubu mourns the Olubadan, yet celebrates his remarkable life of service to his people, the state, and the nation.
“His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, was an exceptional king who used his ancestral stool in the service of humanity. He was compassionate, courageous, and an unrelenting advocate of the pristine ideals of peace, honesty, and unity. His wise counsel will be sorely missed at this time in the life of our country,.
“President Tinubu urges all who are in mourning to find solace in the immortal legacies of the Olubadan, stating that the Olubadan lives eternally in his good deeds and in the memories of everyone touched by the majesty of his essence.”
The President concluded by praying for the repose of the late monarch as he wished the royal families, oyo state government and other mourners the fortitude to bear the loss.
