Glamtush reports that the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, died on Thursday, throwing the town of Ibadan into mourning.
He died at 81 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State,
The monarch, who reigned for two years, will be interred at 4:00 pm according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Recall that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the passing of the late monarch, saying, “A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Balogun has joined the ancestors.”
On Monday, the deceased celebrated his second anniversary on the throne as he thanked members of his advisory council for their unflinching support.
In this piece, Glamtush highlights 10 things you should know about the late monarch:
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