The management of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has declined to comment on the illness that led to the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.
Spokesperson of the hospital Funmilayo Adetuyibi told NAN on Friday that medics gave the monarch adequate care when he was admitted on Wednesday.
Oba Balogun died on Thursday evening aged 81 following a brief illness.
Adetuyibi said the traditional ruler died in the intensive care unit.
“As everyone knows, the first goal of our hospital is to take care of our patients. Adequate and proper care was given to Oba Balogun during the little time he stayed at the hospital,” she said.
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“He came in at around 10.30 p.m. on Wednesday and died at exactly 9.05 p.m. on Thursday.”
News of the death of the traditional ruler was also confirmed by his media aide, Dele Ogunsola, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
The royal father was sick and remained indoors throughout Tuesday before he was taken to UCH on Wednesday.
The first-class traditional ruler ascended the throne on March 11, 2022 after the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji. He was a doctor of philosophy (PhD) holder, former university lecturer and senator.
He is survived by wives, children and grandchildren.
