The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed.
He transited to the pantheon of his ancestors a few days after he clocked 90.
The monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne.
Born on born July 5, 1935, Olakulehin died July 7, 2025, two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.
Recall that Oba Olakulehin received the staff office from Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftaincy rung of Balogun Olubadan, following the demise of Oba (Dr.) Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died at the age of 81 years on March 14, 2024.
