Oyo governor approves March 11 for installation of new Olubadan
Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State governor, has approved March 11 for the installation of the new Olubadan of Ibadan. The approval was contained in a letter addressed to Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan designate, and signed by Bashir Olanrewaju, permanent secretary, ministry of local government and chieftaincy matters in Oyo. The governor also congratulated Balogun on […]
Buhari congratulates new Olubadan, says Balogun deserves it
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his congratulatory message to Senator Lekan Balogun on his appointment as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a message signed by his media adviser, Femi Adesina, Buhari said that the Balogun earned the appointment through his dedication in diligently serving his people. The president expressed confidence that the appointment will […]
Balogun can now become Olubadan as court quashes suit
The coast is now clear for Senator Lekan Balogun to be crowned the next Olubadan of Ibadanland as an Oyo State High Court dismissed the suit challenging the consent judgment that nullified the promotion of Ibadan High Chiefs as Obas under the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi led government in the state. Ripples have been generated concerning […]
Olubadan: Lekan Balogun, others withdraw case from court
Members of the Olubadan-in-Council headed by Chief Lekan Balogun who was crowned Obas in 2017 have ordered their lawyer Kunle Sobaloju, to withdraw their case challenging a consent judgment on their elevation from high chiefs to Obaship status. A letter dated January 30 with names and titles of the affected high chiefs listed as clients with the title, ‘Re: Oba Senator Lekan […]
