Late Olubadan to be buried today

The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II will be buried on Friday, March 15(today) at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital according to Islamic rights.

The late monarch died on Thursday, March 14 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness.

He had reigned for only two years.

The burial arrangement was announced by the monarch’s younger brother Kola Balogun who is the Baba-Kekere Olubadan in a statement to the press.

He said, “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.”

The late Olubadan is survived by their wives, children, and grandchildren.