The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be buried on Friday according to Islamic rites, at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
This was confirmed by his younger brother who is the Baba-Kekere Olubadan, Kola Balogun.
The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness.
A statement made available to journalists by the deceased’s Personal Assistant (Media), Oladele Ogunsola, read: “Oba Balogun would be buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home by 4pm 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 indoor throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever, though, he was hale and hearty on Monday during which he personally received a few guests that paid him congratulatory visits on his second anniversary on that day.”
