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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, Passes On at 90
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Passes Away at 90
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed on at the age of 90.
The revered monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, barely two days after marking his 90th birthday.
Oba Olakulehin, born on July 5, 1935, spent just one year on the throne. He was officially presented with the staff of office by Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, becoming the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He succeeded the late Oba (Dr.) Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who passed away at 81 on March 14, 2024. Oba Olakulehin rose to the throne through the Balogun chieftaincy line.
More details will be provided later.
