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Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Newsgeek24(op): 9:06am On Jul 07, 2025

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away. Reports confirmed that the monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday, News360 Nigeria reports.

Oba Olakulehin, who was born on July 5, 1935, ascended the throne as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland in July 2024 following the passing of his predecessor, Oba (Dr.) Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died in March 2024 at the age of 81.

He was officially presented with the staff of office by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, having risen through the ranks of the chieftaincy system from the position of Balogun Olubadan.

His reign, though brief, was marked by efforts to promote peace and unity within Ibadanland. The news of his demise has thrown the city and the traditional council into mourning.

Details of his burial and official announcements from the Oyo State Government and the Olubadan-in-Council are expected to be released soon.

https://news360ng.com/breaking-olubadan-oba-owolabi-olakulehin-is-dead/

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by SalamRushdie: 9:07am On Jul 07, 2025

They need to start selecting younger people for olubadan , this idea of selecting geriatrics is not good

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Zincfingers: 9:10am On Jul 07, 2025

SalamRushdie:
They need to start selecting younger people for olubadan , this idea of selecting geriatrics is not good

The system is based on seniority. The next in line is already known .
I think it needs an overhaul too but how would they achieve that without causing problems .

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Zincfingers: 9:11am On Jul 07, 2025

Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja seems to be the next in line

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by chigoziri2403(m): 9:12am On Jul 07, 2025

There is no vacuum in any establishment, nature abhors it ,
RIP ,the next in line should take charge
He was a lover of peace

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Exousiang01(m): 9:14am On Jul 07, 2025

Ahhhh him never even celebrate coronation finish.

Well the next eldest person will take over.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by atobs4real(m): 9:14am On Jul 07, 2025

Baba felt his last birthday before his demise. Rest on Baba. May the Almighty God forgive your past

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Sheuns(m): 9:14am On Jul 07, 2025

The man no even do up to a year on the throne as Olubadan.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by grandstar(m): 9:15am On Jul 07, 2025

His reign was barely a year.

I wonder if they will go for a youngling next time.

Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by richiemcgold: 9:16am On Jul 07, 2025

Baba did not even his enjoy royal office for one full year.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by SatoshiX: 9:16am On Jul 07, 2025

Finally Senator Rasheed Ladoja can start getting prepared to ascend the throne of his forefathers.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Emmacolinho(m): 9:16am On Jul 07, 2025

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn lipsrsealed

Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Dotherightthing: 9:16am On Jul 07, 2025

RIP

Ladoja...

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Arobaga: 9:16am On Jul 07, 2025

They will support Tinubu finish and die

And allow us to suffer for their actions

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by onatisi(m): 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

This is why I like ibadan traditional setting ,the next in line knows himself already . No fighting or controversy

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by GreatSamueljay(m): 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

God's time for everyone is inevitable.

Death is Death. That's why you need to believe the gospel of Christ Jesus for eternal hope.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Emmacolinho(m): 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

grandstar:
His reign was barely a year.

I wonder if they will go for a youngling next time.

For where? They keep recycling oldies and sidelining able and vibrant youths

Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by TallNigerian: 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

SalamRushdie:
They need to start selecting younger people for olubadan , this idea of selecting geriatrics is not good

Your usage of this word is totally wrong in this context. What is the need for ambiguous words when they do not fit into a sentence correctly?

Gradually, Ladoja is getting closer to his life-long dream cheesy

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Sheuns(m): 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

Zincfingers:
The system is based on seniority. The next in line is already known .
I think it needs an overhaul too but how would they achieve that without causing problems .

There’s no need for overhauling the system. The people that are being governed aren’t complaining.

They do not deceive themselves by saying they’re consulting one oracle to select a king for them.

The system they use is similar to that of major monarchies around the world.

The successors are always known before the king passes. This gives room for less violent takeovers.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Nobody: 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

SalamRushdie:
They need to start selecting younger people for olubadan , this idea of selecting geriatrics is not good

Young man no go like swallow the things and things him need to hold the seat.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by ChukwuObe: 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

Senator Ladoja is now the next Olubadan of Ibadan. Waooooo.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Figurine007: 9:17am On Jul 07, 2025

Zincfingers:
Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja seems to be the next in line

Yes, he has craves for it all his life.
It's a dream come true for Rashid

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by iwaeda: 9:18am On Jul 07, 2025

Kabiyesi, ti waja, oba gbese, Ladoja lokan Oba Owolabi, orun rere re ooo. cry

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Cajal(m): 9:19am On Jul 07, 2025

May God almighty grant his immediate family and the entire Yoruba especially the Ibadan the fortitude to bear the loss

I congratulate my benefactor HE RASHHED ADEWOLU OLADOJA ...the Olubadan - elect

GSM may not be really happy

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by ObiLamba: 9:19am On Jul 07, 2025

Ladoja right now
grin

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Lanretoye(m): 9:21am On Jul 07, 2025

He didn’t even use up to 1year on the throne,Ibadan people self

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by Indelibleage: 9:21am On Jul 07, 2025

Eventually...
Condolences to his family.
Seek God now.
I pray we all will last and make impacts in our time.

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by ybalogs(m): 9:22am On Jul 07, 2025*

: Senator Rashidi ladoja has finally made it to become olubadan of Ibadan besides he is going be the first ever in the history of Ibadan in land and oyo state as an indigene of Ibadan to serve as Governor and on the throne of olubadan of Ibadan.
What a remarkable and indelible record!

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by ybalogs(m): 9:23am On Jul 07, 2025

Ibadan just have to change their mode of picking their kings. Kilode?! Rest on Kabiesi.

Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by ybalogs(m): 9:23am On Jul 07, 2025*

In line with the Culture and Tradition of Ibadanland, the throne will devolve to the Otun Olubadan Line.

As the current Otun Olubadan, His Excellency Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja will be the new Olubadan of Ibadanland

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Re: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Is Dead by ybalogs(m): 9:24am On Jul 07, 2025

ChukwuObe:
Senator Ladoja is now the next Olubadan of Ibadan. Waooooo.

Confirmed?

Kabiyesiii ooo

B’Ori ba pę nilę, a d’ire. Hopefully he won't go as fast as his predecessors .

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