A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. (Prince) Olafisoye Wasiu Akinmoyede has described the death of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun has a personal loss to him because of the fact that the late monarch contributed immensely to his political career right from when he was a councillor to his present position as federal lawmaker.
Hon. Olafisoye stated this while commiserating with the government and people of Oyo State over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun who died on Thursday night few days after he marked his second anniversary on the throne as the Olubadan of Ibadan land.
Hon. “Lafi” who is representing Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency in a condolence message he issued and made available to journalists, said late Oba Balogun who was his political father’s reign was short it was monumental and historic to the people of the ancient city of Ibadan and humanity in general.
The Lawmaker commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde, government and people of Oyo State, the Olubadan-In-Council, immediate and extended family members of the deceased stressing that “the entire constituents of Akinyele/Lagelu are with you in spirit and prayers at this critical period of grieve.” Adding that he would forever remember and be grateful to him for his contributions to his political life.
Hon. Lafi prayed that Almighty Allah forgive His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and admit him into Al-janatul firdaos.
