New Olubadan of Ibadan emerges

Kingmakers have announced Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.

This is following Oba Lekan Balogun’s death on March 14, 2024.

The nomination of Olakulehin was put forward by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Lateef Adebimpe, during the meeting chaired by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, former governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja.

Among the members of the Olubadan-in-Council present at the meeting were 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. Notably absent was the Otun Balogun, Tajudeen Ajibola.

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin who was previously the Balogun of Ibadanland hails from Ita Baale in Ibadan North East Local Government.

He was a member of the House of Representative in the Third Republic.