The family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has said that the remains of the late traditional ruler will be interred on Friday, March 15, according to Islamic rite at his ancestral home in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
It was earlier reported that the late king reigned for two years before joining his ancestors at 81 on Thursday evening, March 14. A statement from Governor Seyi Makinde’s office showed that the late monarch died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, following a brief illness.
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The late monarch’s younger brother, the Baba-Kekere Olubadan, Kola Balogun, announced the burial arrangement on Thursday.
Oladele Ogunsola, the media personal assistant of the late traditional ruler, made this available to journalists in a statement.
The statement partly reads:
“The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, though already verbally informed, would be formally notified early this morning.”
Recall that the late Balogun celebrated his two years on the through about 72 hours before his death.
Source: Legit.ng
