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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Federal Government to immortalize the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, for his outstanding contributions to national unity, security, political and economic development of the country.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba, the party commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-Council, Ibadan land and the entire people of Oyo State over the passing of the monarch, describing it as a huge national loss.
“The late Olubadan live 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, 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,” Ologunagba added.