Sultan, Ooni present at crowning of Owolabi Olakulehin as 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan

Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was agog on Friday, at the crowning of Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan.

The coronation ceremony took place at the Labosinde compound, the family whose right it is to crown any Olubadan.

About four months ago, Olalekan Balogun, the 42nd Olubadan, died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, aged 81 years.

Seyi Makinde, the state governor, presented the staff of office to the new Olubadan at an event attended by personalities from across the country.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar; Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife; Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun State; and Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, were among the dignitaries that attended the coronation.