Oyo govt dismisses Olubadan’s death rumour, says Oba Olakulehin alive

Oyo State Government has dismissed the report of passage of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

This Followed the viral reports claiming that the monarch has joined his ancestors at the of 89 years old.

State’s Culture and Tourism Commissioner, Wasiu Olatunbosun, while Reacting to the reports, described  it as rumour. 

Olatunbosun assured the public that the top traditional ruler is alive and in good health.

 “Yes, Olubadan is alive, hale, and hearty. I spoke with one of his sons, Prince Olaseke Owolabi Olakulehin, who represented the family at the coronation committee” the commissioner said.

Also, the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Gbenga Ayoade, affirmed that Oba Olakulehin is in good health.

Ayoade explained that he left the palace around 8pm and there was no crisis.

 “When I later contacted the palace, I was told Baba is hale and healthy.” he affirmed.

Refuting speculations that the monarch had been flown out of Ibadan for medical treatment, he said, “Baba is still in Ibadan. He was not flown anywhere. He is doing very fine.”