The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, don clear air say na only God hand and divine intervention make am sit for throne, no be money or influence from anybody. The monarch talk this one during special gathering for Ibadan palace as he mark another milestone of his reign.
Oba Balogun talk say people wey dey spread gist say money or political connection push am enter throne dey talk wetin no correct. According to am, “Na God alone dey lift person. If no be divine grace, no man fit arrange throne matter by power or wealth.”
The royal father also thank Ibadan chiefs and people for their loyalty and unity since he assume the throne. He say his goal na to maintain peace, tradition, and development for the ancient city.
Olubadan Blast Critics Wey Talk Say Him Buy Throne with Money
Oba Balogun no hold back as he fire back at people wey dey accuse him of using cash and influence to become king. The Olubadan insist say such talk na insult to Ibadan culture and royal process wey always follow due tradition and merit.
He explain say the Ibadan chieftaincy system no dey work like other kingdoms — every chief dey climb step by step till e reach the top, and nobody fit jump line with bribe or favour. “Ibadan system clean, open, and fair. So nobody fit buy Olubadan seat,” he add.
The monarch come use the opportunity warn people make dem stop to dey use social media take spread fake news about the royal stool, saying e no just disrespect him alone but the entire Ibadan heritage.
Ibadan People Hail Olubadan for Humility and Faith in God
After the monarch’s speech, plenty Ibadan indigenes don come out for social media and radio stations to hail their king. Many talk say Oba Balogun don show say true leadership no dey come from money or politics but from grace and character.
Some residents describe am as “a man wey God personally crown,” saying his humility and peaceful reign don bring stability to the land. “Olubadan na blessing to Ibadan, he no dey chase money, he dey chase progress,” one elder talk.
The royal household too don release statement thanking the people for their continuous support, assuring dem say Oba Balogun go continue to work for the good of all Ibadan sons and daughters — home and abroad.
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