Former Nigeria Minister of communications, Barr Adebayo Shittu has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun as a lover of all men irrespective of tribe or religion.
Shittu in a release on Friday said Oba Balogun lived a life in such a way that had positive impacts on all those that crossed his path.
Shittu who is the Fiwagboye of Ibadanland said the late Olubadan repositioned Ibadanland especially with his exposure and and goodwill which he got over the years as an Educationist, Politician and High Chief of many years.
He described his relationship with the late Olubadan who always welcomed him with open hands anytime he visited the palace.
He called on all the people of Ibadanland to continue to sustain the good legacies of the monarch.
He prayed Almighty Allah to grant the soul of the king a befitting rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss
The 42nd Olubadan was 82.