By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
COMMERCIAL activities is some parts of Ibadan were temporarily halted on Friday as residents of Ibadan land and adjoining communities, on Friday, turned out in large numbers at the interment of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, at the family burial ground at 4:30 p.m to bade their departed king farewell.
Oba Balogun’s remains were laid in state at the Mapo Hall between 12-2 p.m in a burial ceremony that had in attendance the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, members of the Olubadan Advisory Council, religious leaders, top government functionaries and many others.
His remains being conveyed for interment
The programme was followed by the Islamic prayers which were led by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh AbdulGaniy Ajigbotomokekere.
Also in attendance at the funeral were the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Bayo Lawal, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Daud Makanjuola, President General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Barr. Niyi Ajewole, Chief Bayo Oyero, members of the state House of Assembly, Islamic clerics from the neighbouring states and many others
Commercial and other related economic activities were temporarily put on hold at areas like Oje, Oja ‘ba and other markets within the metropolis in honour of the late Kabiyesi.
Also, human and vehicular movements were duly monitored by the security operatives including the police, the Western Security Network code-named Operation Amotekun and the Civil Defence Corps.
What's your reaction?
