‘Olubadan of Ibadan is alive’ – Oyo govt debunks death rumour

The Oyo State Government has debunked false rumours of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin’s death.

Some media reports on Monday night claimed that the revered monarch was dead at the age of 89.

But reacting, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, refuted the rumours.

Olatunbosun stated that the Olubadan of Ibadan is alive, hale and hearty.

“Yes. Olubadan is alive, hale and hearty. I spoke with one of the sons who represented the family at the coronation committee, Prince Olaseke Owolabi Olakulehin,” he said.

Oba Olakulehin, who received the staff of office from the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on July 12 2024, will clock 90 years on July 5.