President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigene, CCII, Adeniyi Ajewole,has disclosed that the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun would have been the first to occupy the newly built Olubadan palace at Oke Aremo but for his short reign.
Ajewole, disclosed this in a chat with newsmen on Friday when he paid a condolence visit to the Alarere palace of the late Olubadan.
He said Oba Balogun, as a Senator, schoolar and Indigene of Ibadanland, contributed immensely to the completion of Olubadan palace, adding that CCII thought he would be the first king to adorn the palace.
The CCII President General said though the reign lasted just 2yrars and three days, Ibadanland would always remember him for peace and the unprecedented development witnessed in the ancient city during his reign.
Oba Olalekan Balogun who was presented the staff of office by Governor Seyi Makinde, on March 11, 2022, joined his ancestors yesterday at age 81.
