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Makinde Installs Balogun As 42nd Olubadan

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has installed Olalekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The ceremony, which brought several dignitaries to Ibadan was held on Friday at Mapo Hall where thegovernor presented the staff of office to Balogun.
Makinde had on February 14 approved Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan.
The governor’s approval came after the Olubadan-in-Council recommended Balogun as the next king.
Balogun succeeds Saliu Adetunji who died on January 2, 2022, at the age of 93
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There had been a controversy over who would succeed Adetuji following the crisis generated by the elevation of some Ibadan high chiefs to the position of beaded crown-wearing kings by Abiola Ajimobi, late governor of the state.
Speaking after his installation, Balogun assured the people of Ibadanland and Nigeria in general that he would not let them down.
“I want to assure all that I will not let the people of Ibadan down. I will not let the people of Nigeria down,” Balogun said.
He thanked all the traditional rulers, serving and former governors and members of the national assembly for honouring him with their presence.
