Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, and the people of Ibadanland following the passing of Senior Chief Lateef Oyelade, who held the titles of Ekefa Olubadan and Babasale Musulumi of Ibadanland.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Makinde also conveyed his sympathies to the immediate family of the late Senior Chief and the Muslim community in Ibadanland. He offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Senior Chief Oyelade’s soul….CONTINUE READING

In his tribute, Governor Makinde recognized the late elder statesman as a dedicated community leader who was deeply passionate about the progress of Ibadan and Oyo State. He acknowledged Senior Chief Oyelade’s significant contributions to the city’s growth and development.

The governor stated, “I extend my condolences to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, and the traditional council, over the death of the Ekefa Olubadan, Senior Chief Lateef Oyelade.

I equally condole with the immediate family of Baba and the Muslim Ummah in Ibadanland, to whom he was a patron and a prominent figure as Babasale Musulumi of Ibadanland. I pray that Allah SWT grants him Aljanah Firdaus.”