Senator representing Oyo Central on the platform of the All Progressive’s Congress, APC, Senator Yunus Akintunde has stated that the announcement of Late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Mahoud Balogun on Thursday was received with rude shock and
He added that he will forever miss the wise counsel, love and affection of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland.
This was captured in an emotion laden words of commiserations personally signed by Senator Yunus Akintunde on Friday.
In a media release by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Kunle Olatunji, Dr Yunus Akintunde described the late monarch as a unifier, experienced and affectionate father whose wise counsel and rich values of culture will be sorely missed.
“In fact I have lost a father with whom I have so much respect and admiration beyond description. My deep relationship with Kabiyesi dated back a long while before his ascension to the exalted throne of Olubadan”.
“I cherished every moment I spent with him especially his wise counsel and admonition whenever I had need for such fatherly support and he was ever willing to accommodate me like a biological son”.
“I commiserate with the good people and government of Oyo State especially the indigenes of Ibadan land on the passage of His Imperial Majesty Oba Olalekan Mahoud Balogun”.
“His reign though quite short, just about two years after his coronation would be remembered as one of the finest moments in the history of Ibadan. Quite remarkable with glamour and memorable progress and reforms in the traditional institution of Ibadan Land”.
“I also commiserate with his immediate family members and the Olubadan in council on this sad incidence and pray that the Almighty God give us all the fortitude to bear the pains of the passage of our beloved Monarch, Father and Leader”.
“Coincidentally, he once represented the good people of Oyo Central Senatorial District at the Senate, the position in which I am currently serving as a Senator, we will sorely miss Baba, an extraordinary and exceptional leader and Monarch”.
“Truly an Iroko has fallen and Ibadan, Oyo State , the Nation Nigeria and indeed Africa has lost a fine traditional ruler who will be sorely missed. May his great soul rest on with his fore fathers”. he said.
