Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has declared that Ibadan witnessed many developmental projects during the reign of Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun.
The organization made this declaration via a statement made available to OsunDailyNG on Friday.
Our correspondent recalls that the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun passed on Thursday evening.
CCII, which is the umbrella body for all indigenes of the ancient city both at home and in the Diaspora in its reaction, said that many developmental projects were executed during the two years reign of the Ali-Iwo born monarch.
CCII made this declaration in a statement issued by its President -General, Barrister Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole.
He sympathized with the people of Ali-Iwo compound and all indigenes of the ancient city over the passage of the monarch.
“We in CCII received the news of the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun Ali Okunmade 11 with shock.
“We use this medium to sympathise with the indigenes of Ali-Iwo compound and entire indigenes and residents of Ibadan over the passage of our traditional ruler.
“It is on record that Ibadan witnessed many tremendous developmental projects during the two years reign of Oba Balogun.
“Coincidentally, Oba Balogun died during the Ramadan fast. It is our belief that Almighty Allah will accept his coming. We pray to Almighty Allah to forgive him and count him among the people who will enter Aljanah Firdaus,” he said.
