Oyo Guber Hopeful, Dr Adeduntan Congratulates Olubadan-Elect, Oba Lekan Balogun
Oyo Guber Hopeful, Dr Adeduntan Congratulates Olubadan-Elect, Oba Lekan Balogun.
A leading Oyo state Governorship Hopeful, come 2023 and the Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Chief(Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has congratulated the new Olubadan-Elect, Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun Ali-Iwo over his approval by the state government today, Monday as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land.
The Harvard trained board certified international Cardiovascular Surgeon, and former Commissioner of Health in Oyo state, Dr Adeduntan rejoiced with Oba Lekan Balogun.
In his congratulatory message, the world class International cardiovascular Surgeon, Adeduntan urged Oba Lekan Balogun to follow the worthy and commendable footsteps of his forebears, by working diligently for peace and development of Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria, at large.
It is of public knowledge that the new Olubadan Elect and Osi Basorun Adeduntan are close allies.
This Newspaper, Africano Trumpeters recalled that Dr Adeduntan, a globally renowned medial practitioner of excellence, has known the new Olubadan Elect, Oba Lekan Balogun at very close quarters, since 2010 when he blessed his candidacy as the governorship flag bearer of the Labour Party during 2011 general election.
“Olubadan Elect Balogun had since then acted as my senior brother, confidant and adviser in whatever I do with uncommon love and support”, Dr Adeduntan stated.
“There has been no event organized by Chief(Dr) Azeez Adeduntan, that Kaabiyesi Elect was ever absent,”a credible source revealed.
“He was the Co-chairman at the launch of Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan’s foundation(DAPAF) in 2014 ,with Gen.Yakubu Gowon, ably represented by Late Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Akinkugbe”
“Oba Lekan Balogun has elevated the status of the royal stool of Olubadan of Ibadan Land by being the first Ph.D holder to mount the imperial throne”
According to the statement,”Chief Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan joins the indigenes of Ibadan Land, the family of the new Olubadan and people of Oyo State in celebrating Oba Balogun’s appointment and ascension to the ancient throne of his forefathers.
Chief (Dr ) Azeez Adeduntan is proud of the Olubadan Elect ,and wishes him long life and prosperity.
He also called on Oba Elect to do his utmost best, in his new role as the chief custodian of the traditions of his people, to preserve and propagate the admirable culture and customs of Ibadan land.
Chief Dr. Adeduntan assured the new Olubadan of his full support and cooperation “as he strives to lead his people forward and contribute meaningfully to the development of his domain, Oyo State and the nation’’.
Adeduntan prayed that Almighty God would grant Oba Elect long life, good health and the wisdom he needs for a successful reign.
