The Executive Chairman of Ibadan Northwest Local Government, Alhaji AbdulRahman Olanrewaju Adepoju, has condoled with the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin that joined his ancestors in the early hour of Monday, June 7,2025 at the age of 90 years.
The Chairman commiserated with Governor of the state, His Excellency, Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council and the entire people of Ibadanland on the demise of the late monarch.
The Council Boss expressed his sympathy to the immediate family members of the late Olubadan and the entire Ibadanland.
He acknowledged the late monarch’s contributions to the growth and development of Ibadanland with a charge to residents to honor the memory of Late Oba Olakulehin by upholding the values of peace and unity preached by the late Monarch.
The Council Boss reiterated that His Imperial Majesty has demostrated uncommon grace in administering unique traditions of Ibadan land since ascension of throne. He maintained that it has been an evident in the way and manner His Majesty has ruled which has ensured peace and harmony in Ibadan and environs since he ascended the throne of his forefathers.
He further commended His Excellency and the Olubadan-in Council for their unflinching supports for the late Olubadan to excel in making Ibadanland gain more economic success in just little time on throne.
The Executive Chairman on behalf of all Political functionaries, Members of Traditional Council, Management, staff and good people of Ibadan Northwest Local Government commiserates with His Excellency Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde,immediate family members of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin,the Olubadan-in-council, Oyo state Traditional Council and entire Ibadan land on the demise of the Late monarch. He prayed to Almighty God to accept His returns,forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest.
It could be recalled that the 43rd Late Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin was installed and presented staff of office on July 12,2024 by His Excellency Engr Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde.
E-signed
Ramat Alade
Head of Information and PR Unit
Ibadan Northwest LG Onireke
July 7,2025.
