The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, said none of his children’s allegations against his brother, Senator Lekan Balogun, could be proven.
Oba Balogun addressed Senator Balogun in a signed statement she provided to REPORTERS AT LARGE on Monday.
The statement partly reads: “My attention has been drawn to the various grievous allegations levelled against my kid and loving and only surviving brother, Dr. Sen. Mohammed Kolawole Balogun, by some of my children, led by Aremo Femi Balogun which I’m aware has gone viral.
“It is unfortunate to note that none of the allegations has an atom of truthfulness whatsoever in it and only the author of such baseless and unfounded allegations can come up with the motive of such action which is not only defaming but also an assassination of character.
“I must publicly acknowledge the invaluable role my brother has been playing in my life. He is the only one who has been with me through thick and thin and it is not immodest for me to say that he towers above all of my children in attention and care for my life and well-being for which I will be eternally grateful to the Almighty Allah for blessing me with such a wonderful brother, he is one in a million.”
The Olubadan disclosed that since the publication was out, all attempts to speak with the author of the “offensive and odorous report have been futile.”
Oba Balogun publicly pleaded with Senator Balogun not to take offence with his nephew, “who must have reasoned out of sheer ignorance and exuberance, because, even in law, none of the allegations, I repeat, none of the allegations could be proved. For every sane person, the publication amounts to criminal defamation of character and a violation of public peace which also stands condemnable.”
He noted that “Just like every other family, we are bound to have differences, but such should not be taken to the level of damaging the personality of one another. I detest and abhor anything of such, and I won’t mind disown whoever among my children or wives toes such a dishonourable and disparaging path.”
The Aremo Olubadan of Ibadanland, Femi Balogun, had written a letter demanding proper accountability and transparency regarding Olubadan’s funds and assets.
The Aremo, in a letter dated September 29, 2023, accused Senator Kola Balogun of ignoring the Olubadan’s children in managing the funds and assets of the Olubadan.
He demanded an investigation into Senator Balogun’s handling of the funds and assets and urged him to refrain from palace activities.
