The bereaved family of Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has announced plans for his funeral.
The late monarch will be buried according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
TORI had earlier reported that the late Oyo monarch joined his ancestors at the age of 81 late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness
Baba-Kekere Olubadan and his younger brother, Kola Balogun, in a statement in Ibadan, announced the burial plans.
He said, “Oba Balogun would be buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home by 4 pm on Friday (today), according to Islamic rites. The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, though already verbally informed, would be formally notified early this morning.”
It will be recalled that the monarch marked his second anniversary about 72 hours ago.
He said, “Aged 81, the late monarch was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning, having stayed indoors throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever, though he was hale and hearty on Monday, during which he received a few guests that paid him congratulatory visits on his second anniversary on that day.”
The late Olubadan was a British-trained PhD holder, a former university lecturer, a former management staff member of Shell British Petroleum, a former governorship candidate of the defunct Nigeria People’s Party, a former Senator, and a successful businessman.
