Towering Elephant Has Slept Like A Hill—Barr Agbaje Mourns Late Olubadan, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun
Oyo State Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Akeem Agbaje, has mourned the passing on of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun CFR (Alli Okunmade II).
In a statement released by him, the Ibadan-born legal luminary and astute politician expressed shock at the sudden transition of the revered monarch.
The scion of Agbaje Salami L’Ayeye eulogised his reign, which he described as peaceful and developmental for Oyo State in general and Ibadanland in particular.
“I am deeply shocked and saddened by the passing on of our king, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Olalekan Balogun (Alli Okunmade II).
“Our late monarch was a father to all, rich and well versed in the culture and tradition of Ibadanland. He used his education, administrative acumen, political nous, and wealth of experience during the time of his reign to push Ibadanland forward.
“Kabiyesi’s ideas were bold and progressive. He would be thoroughly missed, but his legacies would continue to shine through. I want to commiserate with all sons and daughters of Ibadanland and friends of the city on this deep and painful loss. Indeed, a towering elephant has slept like a hill. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdous.“ Agbaje submitted.
