Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdRasheed Akanbi has joined scores of dignitaries paying homage to the Olubadan Designate, High Chief Lekan Balogun.
Oba Akanbi who led other chiefs to the residence of High Chief Balogun at Alarere in Ibadan was given a royal welcome by Olubadan traditional drummers.
Oba Akanbi who described High Chief Lekan Balogun as an epitome of humility emphasized that with his wealth of experience, Ibadanland would witness tremendous development during his reign as Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He prayed for good health and long life for the Olubadan-in-waiting and later had a private discussion with him and his wife which he described as a son to father’s talk.
Oba Akanbi noted that his history could not be completed without Aliiwo, the home of his maternal family as he lived at the compound for years and could not forget the hospitality of the people which had a great impact in his upbringing.
Responding, the Olubadan Designate, High Chief
Lekan Balogun appreciated the visit and promised that the mutual relationship that had existed from the days of the founding father of Aliiwo would be sustained during his reign.
Ridwan Fasasi
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