Burial dates for late Oyo monarch set
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- The Olubadan Advisory Council has approved the burial arrangements for the late Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada.
- The burial ceremony is scheduled to take place on August 27 and 28, 2026, at his residence in Bodija, Ibadan.
- Oba Isioye-Dada, who passed away on June 12, 2026, after a brief illness, was an active member of the Olubadan-in-Council.
The Olubadan Advisory Council has officially sanctioned the burial plans for the late Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada. The announcement came on Monday from Chief Gbenga Ayoade, the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, following a council meeting at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan.
The elaborate burial ceremony is slated to occur on August 27 and 28, 2026. These rites will be held at Oba Isioye-Dada's residence in Bodija, Ibadan, marking a final farewell for the respected monarch.
Oba Isioye-Dada held the esteemed position of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland until his passing on June 12, 2026. He succumbed to a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service. He was a recognized and active participant in the Olubadan-in-Council, contributing to the traditional governance of Ibadanland.
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