Nigerians within the south of the nation are mourning a standard Yoruba monarch who died after solely two years on the throne.
Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun's brief reign because the Olubadan of Ibadan, a metropolis in southwestern Nigeria, adopted a protracted profession in academia and politics.
His highest political position was as a senator for a similar central space of Oyo state that he later served as king.
The physique of the 81-year-old was buried on Friday in accordance with Islamic rites.
He shall be buried in his household compound within the metropolis as common.
“He was a peaceable chief who [had] he listened to the ears and labored for the peace of the land,” stated regional senator Seyi Makinde as he introduced the loss of life on Thursday.
“King Balogun's reign introduced a number of growth to Ibadan metropolis particularly and Oyo state on the whole.”
He was topped in March 2022, turning into the forty second Olubadan of Ibadanland after the loss of life of Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji every week earlier.
Earlier than that point, he was a lecturer at one of many oldest universities within the nation – Ahmadu Bello College in Zaria – after acquiring a PhD in philosophy.
Further reporting by Adedayo Okedare in Ibadan
