Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, aged 82, was crowned the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, July 12, 2024.
The historic event took place at the Labosinde compound, the traditional family authorized to crown all Olubadans of Ibadanland.
After the crowning ceremony, Oba Olakulehin moved to Ile Osemeji in the Oja Oba area of the city.
Ile Osemeji is a significant location where the divination about the future of Ibadan is revealed.
The new monarch will soon receive the official staff of office and other symbols of authority from Governor Seyi Makinde at the coronation event to be held at the popular Mapo Hall.
