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Olubadan Balogun laid to rest

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By Adeyinka Adeniran

 

 

Body of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday afternoon laid to rest at his Aliwo ancestral family home.

 

The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 on Thursday night at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after a brief illness.

 

The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Agbotomokekere led Muslim faithful to prayed for the late monarch before he was interned.

 

Dignitaries at the event include the Deputy governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal who led executives of Oyo State government, Elder wole Oyelese, Alhaji Daud Akinola and junior brother of the deceased, Kola Balogun among others.

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