The Olubadan-in-Council has certified the Olubadan-designate, High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin, fit to ascend the throne as Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The Olubadan-in-Council made the declaration at the end of a special meeting with the Olubadan-designate.
The meeting was held at the Oja-Oba palace of the Olubadan on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the meeting had in attendance 10 Olubadan-in-Council members, while the Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, who allegedly said that Olakulehin was not fit, was not at the meeting.
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Addressing the newsmen after the meeting, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, said members of the Olubadan-in-Council had done their part as Ibadan kingmakers.
According to Ladoja, a letter will be sent to Governor Seyi Makinde for the government consent before coronation of Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He said: “After the governor’s consent, a day for the coronation will be announced.
“We thank everyone for the support as we pray that all of us will be alive to witness the coronation.”