The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the federal government to immortalise the late “highly revered “royal father, the Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, for his outstanding contributions to national unity, security, political, and economic development of our country.
The main opposition party made the call in a statement on Sunday by Debo Ologunagba.
The National Publicity Secretary noted that it deeply commiserates with the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, the royal family, the Olubadan in Council, the Ibadanland, and the entire people of the state for the passing of the Olubadan, describing it as a huge national loss.
The PDP added: “The late Olubadan lived a fulfilled life as a legend—a magnificent and compassionate king who, with penetrating wisdom and transcendental glory, bestrode life like a colossus, defied impermanence, gained immortality even in the mortal realm, and etched his indelible footprints on the sand of time.
“He was an incorruptible personality, an inexhaustible reservoir of our cultural heritage, an interminable source of wisdom and vision, and who, with great virtuousness, led his people and made innumerable contributions towards the peace, unity, and stability of our dear nation—legacies that will remain evergreen in the annals of Nigeria.
“The PDP stands with Governor Makinde, the Royal Family, the Olubadan in Council, and the people of Ibadan and prays that we all receive comfort and fortitude at this critical moment.”
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