A member of the Olakulehin (Olubadan-in-waiting) family, has countered the claim of the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, who, on Tuesday, said that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment.
The stool of the Olubadan became vacant less than a month ago after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81.
Speaking, the family source said, “There is no law that states that Baba cannot become Olubadan. Baba is old, there is no doubt about that, just as many of the kingmakers are also old.
“You were clamouring that he should present himself physically and he did. Some of the kingmakers saw him, they took photographs which you newsmen used in your papers. Is Olubadan stool for the Olympics fitness? We know the ages of those who had become Olubadan.
“What the Otun Balogun is saying has no basis. He knows he will be the direct beneficiary if Baba is disqualified. There is no reason to want someone ahead of you disqualified because you want to attain the position. We should all learn to wait for our time. God’s time is the best.”
Ọba Olakulehin, on arrival in Ibadan met with members of the Olubadan-In-Council who visited him at his private residence at No 1, Cassia Street, Alalubosa Government Reserved Area in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State
It was also reported that the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, is set to withdraw his legal action against the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, over the elevation of 10 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown-wearing Obas so as to pave way for Olakulehin to ascend the throne.
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