Olakulehin cleared to become Olubadan

Olubadan-designate Oba Owolabi Olakulehin’s nomination is awaiting Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s approval, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner Segun Olayiwola said yesterday.

He disclosed that his nomination as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland has scaled through all the stages, except the final approval.

Olayiwola emphasised that having passed through other stages, the governor would give his approval, following his return to the country from his oversea trip.

The governor, who travelled out of the country last month, is expected back any moment from now.

88-year old Olakulehin, prominent businessman, politician and Balogun of Ibadanland, is expected to succeed the late Oba Lekan Balogun, who passed on two months ago.