Mohammed Shosanya
The Olubadan-in-Council,has appointed the current Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
It would be recalled that High Chief Ajibola few days ago addressed the press, saying High Chief Olakulehin is not medically fit to occupy Olubadan stool presently, stressing that High Chief Olakulehin needs more time to feel better.
This outburst has been attracting critism in several quarters within, Ibadan, Nigeria and outside the country.
Those who faulted Ajibola’s claim stated that when does High Chief Ajibola become medical doctor to certify one’s health status.
However,on Friday all the High Chiefs present at Mapo’s meeting ratified Olakulehin’s appointment as the next Olubadan.
The position of Olubadan became vacant as a result of the passage of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun who joined his ancestors last month.
The Olubadan-in-Council met at Mapo hall and nominated Olakulehin which was ratified by all other members present.
Olakulehin was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Lateef Adebimpe, which was supported by all other members of the council.
The meeting was chaired by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, former governor of Oyo state, High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja and was attended by High Chief Olakulehin.
Other High Chiefs who are also members of Olubadan-in-Council at the meeting are; 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.
Immediately after the ratification, the High Chiefs will send the name of Olakulehin to the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for approval.