AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The representative of Oyo South District at the National Assembly, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, on his first anniversary on the throne describing his reign as a blessing to the people of Ibadanland.
Alli spoke in a statement signed and made available to journalists by his Media Aide, Mr Akeem Abass.
The lawmaker, who is also the Maye Balogun of Ibadanland, said in the statement that Oba Balogun’s ascension to the throne in 2022 confirmed Allah’s favour and blessings on him.
The statement quoted the lawmaker as adding that the monarch’s contributions to the development of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria was priceless.
It noted that the king contributed meaningfully to salient national discourse, stressing that he brought his wealth of experience laced with humility and compassion to bear on Ibadanland and its environs.
The statement read, “I am happy to be alive today to congratulate you as you mark one year on the stool of your forefathers. May Almighty Allah keep and protect the throne to the best of your wishes, grant you long life and more successful service to our fatherland.
“Kabiesi, I join millions of Ibadan descendants home and abroad, friends, associates and other well wishers to wish you happy first anniversary on the throne of your forefathers as the Olubadan of Ibadanland.”
