Kingmakers Nominate Olakulehin As Next Olubadan
The Olubadan-In-Council, on Friday, nominated Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Recall that the seat became vacant on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after the death of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81 years.
The kingmakers agreed to appoint Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan at a meeting called by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
He was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe, in the absence of Otun Balogun, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, who was expected to nominate the new monarch.
The Ekaarun Olubadan and Ekaarun Balogun were excused from the decision making as the 1957 declaration only recognises high chiefs from Ekerin Balogun and Ekerin Olubadan as the kingmakers.
The meeting was supervised by officials of the Ibadan South East Local Government Area of the state who will forward the outcome of the meeting to the state governor, Seyi Makinde, for ratification.
