*Says his image towers beyond Ibadan, Oyo State
*Visits in Ibadan on condolence to Balogun family
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has described the demise of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun as very sad and shocking,
The APC National Chairman said this on Tuesday during his condolence visit to the Alarere residence of the late Oba Lekan Balogun.
He declared that the late Olubadan
was not only the father of Ibadan or that of Oyo State, but the father of Nigeria and that the late monarch was somebody whose image towered far above Ibadan which he reigned over and the entire Oyo State.
The APC National Chairman noted that as human beings, there was nothing anybody could do to halt the inevitability of death when it was the appointed time by the Almighty Allah, adding, ” What we should do is to continue to pray for the repose of his gentle and peaceful soul”.
” Our late father made his marks on the sands of time. He left behind imperishable legacies as a bridge builder, peaceful and loving personality”, he said
Dr Ganduje added, “His nationalistic outlook set him apart from his peers and we would continue to cherish our relationship”.
The younger brother of the late monarch, Senator Kola Balogun while speaking on behalf of the late Olubadan family lauded the steadfastness of Dr. Ganduje in his loving relationship with his late brother which he said the visit, less than a week after the sad incident represented.
“Until baba’s death, he was always proud of his relationship with Kano as he would always refer to himself as a Kano man. The enduring relationship the late Oba established with his late friends and leader, Rimi, Musa and Alhaji Aminu Kano got rekindled through the honorary titles of Aare and Yeye Aare Fiwajoye of Ibadanland bestowed on both Your Excellency and wife in 2022”,he said
Senator Balogun added”Your Excellency has demonstrated unalloyed loyalty to our late referred father and we can only assure you that this place remains your second home and Ibadan Palace remains your second palace after the palace of Emir of Kano. On behalf of the family, we say a big thank you for this visit with prayers for journey mercies as you return to base”.
” Your Excellency has demonstrated unalloyed loyalty to our late referred father and we can only assure you that this place remains your second home and Ibadan Palace remains your second palace after the palace of Emir of Kano. On behalf of the family, we say a big thank you for this visit with prayers for journey mercies as you return to base”
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