Sultan of Sokoto mourns passing of Olubadan of Ibadan Land
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
News of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba (Senator) Mohood Lekan Balogun, has been received by the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, his Media Team says in a statement on Friday 15th March 2024.
According to the Sultan, Oba Lekan Balogun was a colleague and friend in the quality based and professionals-populated traditional institution in the country and “we are confident that, although short-lived, his reign on the throne was well spent for the good of his people as the Olubadan of Ibadan Land and Permanent Chairman Oyo State Traditional Rulers Council.”
Continuing he said, “We will miss him for his great thought for better and united Nigeria as he was known for being a detralibalised Nigerian. By his demise, the country has lost an important traditional leader,” the Sultan said.
“Our condolences go to the Oyo State government, the Oyo State Traditional Rulers Council, the family of the deceased Olubadan and entire people of the state.
“May Allah forgive and admit his soul in Al-Jannah Al-Firdaus, Amiin,” Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar prayed.
