Olubadan-designate, Olakulehin, Goes Into Seclusion

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is set to go into seclusion to begin the traditional rites ahead of his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan.

Following Governor Seyi Makinde’s approval, preparations have commenced in earnest for the new king’s coronation. The Olakulehin family began selling the ceremonial fabric popularly called ‘aso ebi’ for the occasion.

The state government is expected to announce the date for the Olubadan-designate’s coronation soon.

Makinde had approved the appointment of Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland.

The Oyo State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known in a statement.

The statement noted that the approval was a culmination of a series of processes stipulated by the extant laws of the state regarding ascension to royal thrones.

The governor gave the approval in a memo signed on June 14, 2024, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 19 (Cap 28) Law of Oyo State 2000 as amended.

Also, about a fortnight ago, the Olubadan-designate, accompanied by members of the Central Council of Ibadan indigenes (CCII), inspected the newly built modern Olubadan Palace to assess the level of work done as he prepares to ascend the throne.