Ajaja Mourns, Remembers Oba Balogun’s Legacy, Impact on Ibadanland
The National Secretary of the ACCORD Party, Honourable (Dr) Adebukola Abiola Ajaja, has sympathised with the Ali Okunmade family, Olubadan-in-Council, and the sons and daughters of Ibadanland over the demise of the city’s highly respected monarch, Oba (Dr) Mahood Olalekan Balogun, CFR, Ali Okunmade II.
This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan from the media office of Hon. Ajaja.
Dr. Ajaja said the transition to eternal glory of the 42nd Olubadan was painful, but gave glory to the Almighty Allah for the impactful life and good legacy of the revered monarch, who was “an administrator, a great leader, a scholar, and an accommodating father to all.”.
Hon. Ajaja, who relived her personal relationship of daughter and father with the deceased monarch, noted that Senator Balogun would forever be remembered for his pragmatism, patriotism, peaceful dispositions, and royal wisdom usually deployed towards addressing issues, ensuring peace and unity amongst the subjects, and his integrity, fairness, and honesty.
“The unfortunate demise of our dear royal father, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, CFR, is a personal loss, so painful to me, as Kabiyesi was always known for justice, equity, and truth in all dealings.” Ajaja mourns.
Hon. Ajaja, however, takes solace in the fact that Kabiyesi left indelible memories of a good reputation, records of unprecedented service to humanity, and uncommon zeal for the progress and development of Ibadanland, as he also lived a purposeful life.
“No mortal can challenge Allah’s decree for Kabiyesi’s pleasing return to HIM in this holy month of Ramadan. I pray Allah grant him Aljanatul Firdaos, Aameen”. Ajaja prayed.
