Olubadan designate, Olakulehin returns to Ibadan, set for coronation

The Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has returned to his Alalubosa Ibadan, residence.

This allays fear his absence has generated controversy among the Olubadan-in-council, Ibadan and it’s environs.

Recall that the stool of Olubadan of Ibadanland became vacant following the death of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun who died at University’ College Hospital (UCH) at the age of 81.

Speaking with newsmen after their visitation to the incoming monarch, the Osi Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe who led other three high Chiefs to Olakulehin’s residence said the incoming monarch is hale and hearty.

According to him, it is impossible for the Olubadan-in-council to nominate Olakulehin as Olubadan unless they are sure that he is in good condition

He said “It has been some time we have seeing our Kabiyies Owolabi Olakulehin in our midst, and we have been making arrangements for Olakulehin’s coronation ceremony, who is our new Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“We thank God that he is hale and hearty, and very soon, he will ascend the throne of his fore fathers, we will relate what we see here to our colleagues.

Also at the meeting was the Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole, the Ashipa Olubadan, Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Asipa Balogun Olubadan, Oba Kola Adegbola

The next Olubadan, according to traditional arrangement in Ibadanland is the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Going by Ibadan chieftaincy arrangement, for Olakulehin to become Olubadan, he must be nominated by the next person to him in his line, Otun Balogun Tajudeen Ajibola, at a meeting convened by the most senior chief in the other line, (Ladoja) within 21 days of the demise of the late Monarch, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun.

Meanwhile, family of the incoming monarch has begin distribution of cloth for the coronation ceremony.