EGALITARIAN ENTERPRISES

In this moment of grief, Honourable Bolanle Aminat Sarumi, affectionately known as BASA , extends her deepest condolences to the people of Ibadan and the entire Oyo State on the passing of the revered Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun. "Oba Lekan Balogun was not just a traditional ruler; he was a pillar of wisdom, unity, and progress for his people. His legacy of leadership, compassion, and dedication to the welfare of his community will forever be cherished. "As we mourn the loss of this great monarch, BASA urges the people of Ibadan to take solace in the memories of his illustrious reign and to continue to uphold the values of peace, unity, and progress that he exemplified. ADVERTISEMENT "In this time of bereavement, BASA stands in solidarity with the royal family, the Ibadan traditional council, and the entire populace of Ibadan. May Allah grant the soul of the departed Olubadan Aljanna Firdaus, BASA prayed.

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin is the current Balogun of Ibadanland, he is the head of military line of Olubadan system. The debate that emerged among those that are not familiar with Olubadan stool after transition of Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II is who becomes the next occupant of the stool. Ibadan tradition has it that from today, palace drummers and chanters would move from Alli-Iwo to the Ita Baale palace of Ọba Olakulehin, heralding his symbolic ascension to the throne. Egalitarian Voice reports that Oba Dr Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan as announced by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. The late Olubadan and incoming Olubadan are from the same Ibadan North East Local Government of Oyo State. Olakulehin’s son, Sunbo Owolabi, was commissioner for water resources during the administratio...