The executive governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented the staff of office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Isbola Balogun (Alli Okunmade II) on the occasion of his coronation.
The presentation, which held at the popular and historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan on Friday, 11th March, 2022 had in attendance, dignitaries from different states of the federation.
OYOMIND recalls that the Olubadan stool became vacant upon the death of the late Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso 1 on January 2nd, 2022.
Sons and daughters of Ibadanland, political heavyweights, monarchs, business moguls, and other dignitaries were present at the venue of the coronation.
Among the prominent personalities present at the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan are the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
Others include former Lagos State Governor represented by Femi Pedro, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, Osun state deputy governor, Benedict Alabi, Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams, and a host of others.
