Subomi Balogun: Nigeria has lost an icon – Daniel

Ogun East Senator-elect and former governor Ogun state, Gbenga Daniel has described the death of Otunba Michael Subomi Balogun, as shocking.

The former governor made this known in a statement issued on Friday.

“I received with shock the passing unto eternal glory of the Olori Omoba, Otunba Tunwase of Ijebuland, Otunba Michael Subomi Balogun, CON,” the former governor said.

Mr Daniel who is the Senator-elect from the same zone with the late Subomi, said “As the Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians, Otunba Subomi Balogun brought the fear of God into everything that he did and believed in, and united the Body of Christ while promoting interfaith relationships in the entire Ijebuland to the best of his ability.

Describing him as a frontline businessman and astute banker, the former governor said Otunba Balogun lived a life worthy of emulation by carrying the weight of royalty into his enterprise. “He lived a graceful life with colour and candour.

“I share a lot in common with Otunba Subomi Balogun who served as a father figure to me and supported our administration without let when I had the privilege to serve as the Governor of Ogun State.

“He was a man whom I have the greatest respect for both in royalty and in the business world.

“Yeye and I will miss this great icon of Ijebu culture and business enterprise, and we are consoled that God granted him a bountiful life to a ripe old age.

“My sincere condolences go to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR; The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II; the entire Balogun Dynasty and Jadiara/Funsegbuwa Royal ruling House, Olorituns and the entire Ijebu people home and abroad for this great loss. Nigeria has indeed lost one of its illustrious sons.

“We pray that the good Lord would grant his repose eternal rest and for the family that he left behind to be able to mourn his passage with great strength,” the senator-elect said.