His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Owolabi I) has been officially certified as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland after a 38 years journey to kingship.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde presented instruments of office to 89 years old Olakulehin during a grand coronation ceremony held at Mapo hall, Oja Oba, Ibadan on Friday.
Makinde, while making the presentation, said, “They said they want to sabotage, they want to sabotage, we are here today at Mapo Hall.
“I, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State by the virtue of power conferred on me, hereby present the staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“Let us say Kabiesi!”
Some of the dignitaries in attendance at the epoch making occasion are the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu who represented President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, Ondo State Governor, ably represented by his deputy Mrs Olaide Adelami, Osun state Governor represented by his deputy, Hon Gbenga Adewusi, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress APC.
Others are Aseyin of Iseyin,Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, PDP Deputy National Chiarman (South), Ambassador Taofik Arapaja, Oyo State former Deputy Governor, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarunmi, Professor Soji Adejumo, Elder Wole Oyelese, Chief Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, , Hon Dhikrulahi Olajide, Hon Abass Adigun, the Babaloja General of Oyo State Alhaji Yekini Abass, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, Kwara and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola among others.
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