Ibadan’s 42nd Olubadan, Lekan Balogun, Has Been Installed
Following the turmoil caused by Abiola Ajimobi, the late governor of the state, elevating several Ibadan high chiefs to the position of beaded crown-wearing kings, there was a debate about who would succeed Adetuji.
Lekan Balogun promised the people of Ibadanland and Nigeria in general that he would not let them down following his installation.
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“I want to assure all that I will not the people of Ibadan down. I will not let the people of Nigeria down,” Balogun said.
Traditional rulers, existing and previous governors, and members of the national legislature were all thanked by Lekan Balogun for their participation.
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, and Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo were among the dignitaries present
