BREAKING: Olakulehin Crowned 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Receives Staff of Office

• Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin has emerged as the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland
• The coronation ceremony of the 43rd Olubadan was held at the Labosinde compound, the family whose right it is to crown any new monarch
• Notable dignitaries, including Ooni of Ife, a former Oyo state governor and member of the Olubadan-in-Council, Rashidi Ladoja, attended the ceremony

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin has been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Recall that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, approved the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin.

The coronation ceremony was held on Friday, July 12, at the Labosinde compound, the family whose right it is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland, The Nation reported.

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The Punch reported that those present at the ceremony included Rashidi Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo state and member of the Olubadan-in-Council; Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife; Sa'ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto; and Teslim Folarin, a former Senate leader.

Makinde presents instruments of office to new king

As reported by The Nation, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has presented staff and instruments of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1.

Makinde, made the presentation around 2:45pm on Friday, during a ceremony at the frontage of Mapo Hall in Ibadan.

The governor confirmed the development in a post shared on his Facebook page on Friday.

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Makinde wrote:

"It was my honour to present the Certificate of Instrument of Office and Symbol of Authority to Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Our prayer is that Kabiyesi’s reign will be long, peaceful and prosperous.

"Congratulations to all of us, Ibadan indigenes. We remained united despite all attempts to divide us. May Kabiyesi’s reign favour us all."

Olakulehin to appear before kingmakers

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan-designate, was scheduled to meet the Ibadan kingmakers.

Olakulehin is currently at his private residence at No 1, Cassia street, Alalubosa government reserved area (GRA) in the Ibadan South West LGA of Oyo state.

The incoming king will attend the next meeting of the Council of Obas in Ibadanland.

Source: Legit.ng