The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Thursday, inspected the newly built ultra-modern Olubadan Palace at Oke Aremo, five days after the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, declared that the Oba will be installed once his health fitness is cleared.
Oba Olakulehin was conducted around the new palace by the President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, other Ibadan Chiefs and notable Ibadan indigenes.
Recall that Governor ‘Seyi Makinde had on Saturday during the final burial ceremony of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, said Oba Olakulehin would be crowned as the next Olubadan once he is strong enough.
This statement generated controversy among notable Ibadan indigenes, at home and abroad.
Makinde, who, however, confirmed that the State Government had received the recommendation of Oba Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan by the Olubadan-In-Council, noted that due process had been followed in the selection process.
Oba Olakulehin, while giving the vote of thanks, said, “I am highly delighted to be among the living to inspect this project. So, we have to thank God. Ibadan people need to appreciate God for this.”
