The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died after barely a year on the throne.
Oba Owolabi died in the early hours of Monday, July 7th, 2025.
The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.
Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Engineer, Seyi Makinde, on July 12th, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftancy rung of Balogun Olubadan, following the demise of Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade the second, who died at the age of 81 years on March 14th, 2024.
In the line of succession, Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo state, will be the next king of the ancient city of Ibadan.
