He Was Hale And Hearty Before – Family Reveals Cause Of Death Of Olubadan

The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, is set to be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic customs on Friday, March 15, 2024.

His family has announced that the burial will occur at his ancestral home in Aliiwo, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

Oba Balogun, who held the throne for two years, passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, following a brief illness.

Kola Balogun, the late monarch’s younger brother and Baba-Kekere Olubadan, relayed the burial arrangements on behalf of the family, as stated by the deceased’s Personal Assistant (Media), Oladele Ogunsola.

According to Ogunsola, “Oba Balogun would be buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home by 4pm on Friday (today), according to Islamic rites. The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, though already verbally informed, would be formally notified early this morning.”

Ogunsola further remarked, “Aged 81, the late monarch was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning having stayed indoor throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever, though he was hale and hearty on Monday during which he personally received a few guests that paid him congratulatory visits on his second anniversary on that day.”