You Stood By Me During My Struggle – Olubadan Tells Indigenes Of Ancient City

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, has declared that indigenes of the ancient city stood by him during his struggle to become the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Oba Olakulehin made this declaration on Friday in his inaugural address, shortly after he was presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde.

Tthe 42nd Olubadan, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, joined his ancestors on March 14th this year. 

The controversy over who becomes the next Olubadan started immediately after the death of the last occupant.

Olakulehin was thereafter appointed and nominated as the 43rd Olubadan on April 12. 

He was finally coronated on July 12th, three months after his nomination.

The traditional ruler, while speaking, thanked the sons and daughters of the ancient city for standing by him during the trying period.

He added that he was happy with how the sons and daughters of the ancient city stood by him during the struggle.

The traditional ruler, who spoke in Yoruba, said: “I thank you for standing by me. I thank you all, sons and daughters of Ibadanland.

“Ibadan will continue to witness developmental projects under my reign. I also thank our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sending his representative to attend my coronation.”

The event had in attendance the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II); former Military Administrator, old Oyo and Ogun states, General Oladayo Popoola (rtd); and former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja.

Governor of Osun State Ademola Adeleke, represented by his Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Ondo State Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, represented by the Deputy Governor, Olaide Adelami (mni); Governor of Lagos State, Babajide SanwoOlu represented by the Chief of Staff Tayo Ayinde, were also in attendance among other dignitaries.