Makinde accepts recommendation of Olakulehin as Olubadan
By Jeffrey Agbo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde said on Saturday that he has accepted the recommendation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin by the Olubadan-In-Council as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Makinde stated this during the celebration of life organised by the state government for late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, who died on March 14 after a brief illness.
The governor said that he had seen the recommendation of the Olubadan-In-Council and had accepted it.
“I have accepted it and as soon as the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is strong enough, he will be enthroned because due process has been followed,” he said.
Makinde noted that the late Olubadan lived a fulfilled life. He also said that he and the late Olubadan did things many people thought would be impossible.
“Myself and late Oba Balogun amended the Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration which revolved the enthronement of Olubadan,” he said.
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Makinde said that the state House of Assembly on May 26, 2023, amended the Chieftaincy Law of Oyo State and the governor no longer needs to go to the Council of Chief for the declaration of Oba again.
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Yusuf Buratai (rtd), described the late monarch as a philanthropist and lover of the people.
Buratai said that Balogun served Oyo State and Nigeria in general through various charitable efforts.
Also speaking, the Olowu of Owukuta, Oba Adekunle Hammed, said the late Olubadan promoted unity within Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.
Hammed said the reign of Balogun witnessed a lot of transformation and his contribution to the development of the state would never be forgotten.