In response to the passing of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has formed a 14-member committee to oversee the coronation and presentation of the staff of office to the new Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. This follows the traditional practices of Ibadanland.
The committee, established on Monday, is chaired by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo.
According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, the committee includes several other cabinet members: Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun; among others.
The statement reads in part, “The coronation committee also includes the son of the Olubadan-designate, Folaseke Olakulehin; Onikepo Akande; Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Oba Lateef Adebimpe; former state Deputy Governor, Hazeem Gbolarumi; Toye Arulogun; Bishop Ademola Moradeyo; retired CP Sunday Odukoya; Mogaji Abduljeleel Adanla; and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ramota Agberemi-Dabo.”
Starnews NG reports that the position of Olubadan became vacant after the death of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, in March 2024, after two years on the throne.
Governor Makinde has approved the nomination of Oba Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland and scheduled the coronation and presentation of the staff of office for July 12.