National Telescope national telescope newspaper
The Olubadan-designate,
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin,
is back at his home in Alalubosa, Ibadan for the coronation rites as family begins preparation.
The concerns that the Olubadan-in-Council, Ibadan, and surrounding areas had been experiencing due to the absence of the monarch.
The Olubadan seat became vacant following the death of Oba Lekan Balogun, the 42nd Olubadan, who died at the age of 81.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after a meeting with the Osi Balogun Olubadan of Ibadan land. Oba Lateef Adebimpe, the Osi Balogun said he is in good health.
According to him, the Olubadan-in-Council cannot nominate Olakulehin unless they are certain of his health.
He said: “It has been some time since we have seen 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 forefathers. We will relate what we see here to our colleagues. Also at the meeting were the Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole; the Ashipa Olubadan, Abiodun Kola-Daisi; and the Asipa Balogun Olubadan, Oba Kola Adegbola.”
According to tradition of Ibadanland, the next Olubadan, is Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
However, the proceedings for nominating by the Ibadan chieftaincy arrangement, for Olakulehin to become Olubadan, he must be nominated by the next person to him in his line within 21 days of the demise of the monarch.
The incoming monarch, family have started distribution of clothes for the coronation ceremony.
