The Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola
Ajibola, on Tuesday, declared that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi
Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment.
The Olubadan stool became vacant
after the demise of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who
reigned for two years and died at the age of 81.
Oba Ajibola, who addressed newsmen at his Sanyo private
residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said, “What is in need for hurry?
Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not
spoken with Ibadan people.
“I am his second in command, I’m his lieutenant. He has not
called me to say, ‘My Otun, I’m back. So, tell your people. And when are you
seeing me?’ They are just forcing him because of their own selfish interest.”
While speaking on the meeting held at the private residence of
Chief Bode Amoo at Agodi Government Reserved Area in Ibadan, the Oyo State
capital, on Monday, Oba Ajibola said, “They said we called a meeting and we
have endorsed him (Olakulehin). I’m not part of that. I’ve told them my mind
that I won’t be part of that illegality. We know Baba Olakulehin is the next
Olubadan, but let us allow him to get well.
“Has anybody seen him since last Friday? Those who went
there after Friday were unable to see him. They are forcing this man. We should
allow him to get well.”
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