Olubadan-designate returns home, confirmed fit for coronation

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

This allays fears his absence has generated among the Olubadan-in-council, Ibadan and environs.

The Olubadan stool became vacant following the death of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun at 81.

Speaking with newsmen after visiting the incoming monarch, the Osi Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, who led other three high Chiefs to Olakulehin’s residence at No 1, Cassia Street, Alalubosa Government Reserved Area in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State, said the Olubadan-designate “is hale and hearty.”

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

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

Olakulehin, on Friday made his first public appearance since the death of the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81.

Also at the meeting were the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole; the Ashipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi: and Asipa Balogun, Oba Kola Adegbola.