By Adesina Wahab Bishop Francis Wale Oke, President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Olubadan Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-Council, the people of Ibadanland, and the government of Oyo State over the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Bishop Wale Oke, who […]

The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Ladoja is positioned first in line for the throne under the unique rotational system that governs the city’s traditional leadership.

THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has said the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State is not recognized by the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.

The Oyo State Government has dismissed media reports claiming that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away.

Laolu Elijah, Ibadan FOLLOWING the chaotic atmosphere at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin which led to the postponement of the conferment of chieftaincy titles in Ibadanland, some concerned Mogaji yesterday condemned the hoodlums who disrupted the ceremony. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Mogaji Tunji […]

The Olubadan-in-Council has declared the planned installation of an “Iyalode of Oyo State” by a group as illegal and not recognized under the law.

Members of Daramola family in Ita Baale area of Ibadan, have appealed to indigenes and residents of Ibadan to support the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 with their prayers for peaceful reign of the traditional ruler.

Earlier, thousands of Ibadan residents and others trooped in to Mapo Hall, venue of the programme where security agents are finding it difficult to control the surging crowd.

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has set up a committee for the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Governor ‘Seyi Makinnde of Oyo State has approved the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin.

According to a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola, the approval is a culmination of a series of processes stipulated by the extant laws of the state regarding ascension to royal thrones.

“I am not the target of Governor Seyi Makinde. He is not delaying the coronation because of me. He sent a huge cow and many bags of rice to me for the Sallah”

Governor Seyi Makindeof Oyo State has declared that he has accepted the recommendation by the Olubadan-in-Council recommending, Oba Olayiwola Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“He has said that I am the next Olubadan, and I know truly that it is my turn. By God’s grace, I will not disappoint you my people. All of us that have been together in the system for long shall celebrate the success together. I thank the Governor for initiating this visit. We shall equally be expecting him as promised.”