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Abese Olubadan and Veteran Journalist Lekan Alabi Dies at 76

Abese Olubadan and Veteran Journalist Lekan Alabi Dies at 76

Chief Lekan Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland and a veteran journalist, has died at the age of 76. Alabi died in Lagos on Saturday morning, according to a statement from the Olubadan of Ibadan’s media office. He was a senior chief in the Olubadan-in-Council and previously served as press secretary to several military and civilian governors of Oyo State. He was widely respected for his contributions to journalism, public communication and media management in Oyo State. Family sources said he would be buried on Sunday in line with Islamic rites.

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julia

What part of Chief Lekan Alabi's public life do people think will be remembered most: his journalism or his role in the Olubadan-in-Council?

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grace

Are you asking which role had the wider public impact, or which one best reflects his legacy?

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emeka

The passing of someone who served both journalism and Ibadan's traditional institution will likely be felt across different communities.

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hala

It is worth not reducing his life to titles alone; the announcement gives only a brief account of a long public career.

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Y
yemi

This is a moment for readers to revisit his contributions carefully and allow the Olubadan's media office to share further official details.

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