Olubadan @81: I Envisage Bigger , Peaceful, Progressive Ibadanland, Says Oba Olalekan Balogun 

As the Olubadan of Ibadaland , HIM Oba Dr. (Senator ) Lekan Balogun clocks 81 years on Wednesday,  October 18, 2023, the monarch has said that as long as the history  exists, he envisaged a very much bigger , peaceful,  progressive and prosperous Ibadanland 

Oba Balogun stated this on Tuesday while fielding questions from newsmen in his Alarere Palace as part of  activities to mark his 81st birthday celebrations.

The monarch while praying for better progress of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria at large, predicted bigger Ibadan, adding that as long as history exists, Ibadan will continue to exist.

“As much as history remains, Ibadan will continue to exist , I envisage a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Ibadan, Ibadan is a work in progress, so I want our people to be expecting more good things.”

Oba Moshood Balogun who studied overseas for his first, second and third degrees expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for granting him  wealth, health and successful reign since his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadanland.  

He said, “God has been so wonderful to me, what else should I ask for?, I have built houses, God has done uncountable blessings for me and He’s still doing it because I’m still alive, there is nothing I asked for that he has not done for me, so I’m so grateful to him for going this far.”

While commenting on the traditional norm of consulting the Ifa oracle as a in the selection of kings in Yorubaland, Oba Olalekan said, the Ifa oracle remains the best option in picking who will occupy the throne, but said however that such  actions  varies according to the traditions of each town.”

The monarch while responding to question on why most  chieftaincy matters are always occasioned by litigations  in some part of  Yorubaland said, “it is a good development, as long as democracy is existing, litigation would continue to be a means that injustices can be addressed.”

 “litigation is a process where you can express your emotions or ill-feelings about any issues in court of law and get justice over perceived injustice against you.”

“It  remains a very good avenue  to tackle any irregularities or injustice process in our society today.” Olubadan said.