Olakulehin Appointed As New Olubadan By Kingmakers

By Akinwale Kasali

After several hours of deliberation, the Olubadan in Council, also known as the Kingmakers, has ratified the appointment of Chief Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

At a meeting held at Mapo Hall in the ancient Ibadan Town, Oyo State, the Kingmakers ratified Olakulehin’s appointment, bringing an end to the controversy that has trailed the Olubadan Stool.

The Olubadan Stool had been vacant following the demise of the 42nd holder of the title, Late Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, who joined his forebears in March 2024.

Olakulehin was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Lateef Adebimpe.

The meeting which was attended by Olakulehin, was chaired by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, a former Governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rasheed Ladoja.

Other members of Olubadan-in-Council at the meeting were 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.

The choice of Olakulehin will be sent to Governor Seyi Makinde for confirmation.