Ibadan Agog As 43rd Olubadan Ascends Throne

Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, western Nigeria, stood still on Friday as people trooped into the Mappo Hall at Oja’ba to witness the coronation of the 43rd  Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1

The 89-year-old will today lift the banner of his ancestors, being the first from his lineage to become the Olubadan.

The staff will be handed over to the new Monarch by the State Governor, Engr.  Seyi Makinde who is expected to grace the event.

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The newly installed King Olubadan is being honored as he would be the second Olubadan to rule from a befitting palace, after the famous Olubadan Yesufu Oloyede Asanike, who first lived in the old palace at Oja’ba.

The ultra-modern historic palace is situated on Oke-Aremo, inaugurated by Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday, is to be the new official residence and palace of subsequent Olubadans.