Kingmakers in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, have unveiled the current Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Olakulehin was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Lateef Adebimpe at a meeting held at Mapo Hall on Friday.
The kingmakers led by former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasidi Ladoja ratified Olakulehin’s appointment and are expected to send his name to Governor Seyi Makinde, for endorsement.
Other members of Olubadan-in-Council at the meeting are Osi Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole Foko; Ashipa Olubadan, Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Ekerin Olubadan, Hamidu Ajibade; Ekarun Olubadan, Adebayo Akande; Osi Balogun, Lateef Adebimpe; Ashipa Balogun, Kola Adegbola; Ekerin Balogun, Dada Isioye and Ekarun Balogun, Abiodun Azeez.
The Olubadan stool became vacant as a result of the death of the 42nd holder of the title, Oba Olalekan Balogun, who joined his ancestors last month.
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