Ibadan will today bid a final farewell to the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland and renowned journalist, public relations practitioner and historian, Chief AbdulRasheed Lekan Alabi, whose remains will be committed to mother earth in accordance with Islamic rites.
The burial arrangements were announced in a statement issued by the media aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adeola Oloko, following the death of the respected elder statesman after a brief illness in Lagos on Sunday.
According to the statement, the Janazah prayer will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the late Alabi’s residence located at General Gas, Ajangboju, Akobo, Ibadan. The prayer will be led by the Grand Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh AbdulGaniyy Agbotomokekere.
The statement added that the late Ibadan chief will thereafter be laid to rest at Eternal Homes, Fiditi, at 12 noon in line with Islamic traditions.
Alabi, who held the traditional title of Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, was widely celebrated for his distinguished career in journalism, public relations and cultural documentation. He was regarded as one of the foremost custodians of the history and heritage of Ibadanland, earning respect across media, government and traditional institutions.
Since news of his passing emerged, tributes have continued to pour in from political leaders, traditional rulers, media practitioners and associates, who described him as an accomplished communicator, a respected historian and a committed ambassador of Ibadan’s cultural legacy.
Family members, associates and dignitaries are expected to attend the funeral prayers and burial rites to pay their last respects to the late elder statesman.
