Olubadan Throne to Remain Vacant - Second-in-Command Says

 

The Olubadan stool will remain vacant, it has been learnt.

 

This is because Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is ill.

 

According to the report by TheNation, Olakulehin is not physically fit to rule as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland due to his illness.

 

The Otun-Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Abimbola Ajibola, stated this on Tuesday. 

 

Olubadan stool became vacant after the demise of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at 81.

 

Olakulehin would rank among the oldest monarchs to ascend to the position.

 

Ajibola, who made this known in a briefing at his Sanyo private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the Olubadan-Designate be given time to get well before he is pronounced. 

 

He said: “What is in need for hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with Ibadan people.