Former Commissioner for Health, Oyo State, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has congratulated the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun as he took the staff of office.

In a statement in Ibadan, Dr Adeduntan felicitated with the monarch for the privilege to ascend the throne of his forefathers. 

Dr Adeduntan, who is the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship hopeful in Oyo State urged Oba Balogun, to follow the footsteps of his predecessors by working diligently for peace and development of Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria.

He called on the monarch to do his utmost best, in his new role as the chief custodian of the traditions of the people, to preserve and propagate the admirable culture and customs of Ibadanland.

The former Commissioner assured the new Olubadan of his support and cooperation “as the new Olubadan strives to lead our people forward and contribute meaningfully to the development of his domain, Oyo State and the nation’’.

Dr Adeduntan who is also the Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland prayed that the Almighty God would grant Oba Balogun long life, good health and wisdom for a successful reign.

Ridwan Fasasi