Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has commiserated with his Oyo state counterpart, Engr Seyi Makinde on the death of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Lekan Balogun.
A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye in Ilorin on Friday described the late Olubadan as a man whose place in history is already etched in gold.
AbdulRazaq, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), said the late Olubadan’s service to the country as a senator cannot be forgotten.
“On behalf of the people of Kwara State, the Governor similarly condoles with His Excellency the Oyo State Governor/NGF Vice Chairman Engineer Seyi Makinde and the people of Ibadan and Oyo State as a whole on the sad development.
“The late Olubadan was a man whose place in history is already etched in gold because of not just his quality royal leadership to his people, but also for his service to the country as a senator of the Federal Republic.
“The Governor asks Allaah, the Living, and Everlasting, to admit the first class monarch to Al-Jannah Firdaus and strengthen the family and Ibadan community after his death.,” the statement said.
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