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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, is dead

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors.

Tribune Online learnt that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne.

The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Allnewsng reports that Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

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