By Akinwale Kasali
Days after the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Adetunji Saliu, the Olubadan In Council has endorsed the nomination of Dr Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.
10 out of the 11 members of the Olubadan in Council chose Balogun ahead of others, as the Council also denied that a legal tussle could derail the succession to the Olubadan throne.
The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, stated these at a briefing by the kingmakers on Wednesday.
According to Ajibola, the kingmakers resolved that Dr Balogun is next in line to ascend the throne of Olubadan according to tradition.
He also debunked insinuations relating to the health and wellness of the new Olubadan-elect.
He said all the negative media reports were nothing to worry about.
The meeting was attended by all members of the Olubadan-in-Council, except former Governor Rashidi Ladoja.
Other High Chiefs in attendance were Balogun Olubadan, Owolabi Olakulehin; Otun Balogun, Olufemi Olaifa; Ashipa Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole and Osi Balogun, Tajudeen Ajibola.
The others were Ekaarun Olubadan, Amidu Ajibade; Ashila Balogun Olubadan, Lateef Gbadamosi, Ekaarun Balogun, Kola Adegbola and Ekerin Olubadan Abiodun Kola-Daisi.
The new Olubadan-elect is expected to address the press later on Wednesday.
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