The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola has paid homage to the Olubadan Designate, High Chief Lekan Balogun at his Alarere residence in Ibadan.
Alhaji Akinola who lauded the good character of the Olubadan- in -waiting was optimistic that with his wealth of experience, Ibadan would witness progressive development during his period.
The Aare Musulumi thanked God for bringing to pass the agelong desire of Ali Iwo family to the throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland again.
He prayed to God for wisdom, strength and long life for the Olubadan designate.
The Chief Imam, Oluyole Extension Estate Mosque, Alhaji Mudathir Bada who was part of the entourage of the Aare Musulumi led the people in prayers for the Olubadan.
Responding on behalf of Olubadan designate, High Chief Hamidu Ajibade thanked Aare Musulumi and his entourage for the visit.
He also urged the religious leader to pay attention to the palace of the Olubadan Designate, considering the religious background of High Chief Balogun as a devout Muslim, pointing at the mosque situated within the compound as a fact to justify his claim.
Ridwan Fasasi