Those who are in the Ibadan metropolis on Friday 12th July,2024,will attest to the unusual flurries that enveloped the ancient city,at the dawn of the day.It was the coronation day for the new Olubadan,Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin.Early enough,the human and vehicular movement towards the Mapo Hall,venue of the grand event,attested that many came for far and near to celebrate with the people of Ibadan.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde made this presentation of staff and instrument of office,to the 43rd Olubadan round 2:45 pm on Friday, during a ceremony at the frontage of Mapo Hall in Ibadan.
Speaking at the event, Governor Makined said, “They said they want to sabotage, they want to sabotage, we are here today at Mapo Hall.
“I, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State by the virtue of the power conferred on me, hereby present the staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Let us say Kabiesi!”
In his acceptance speech, the newly crowned monarch, Oba Olakulehin appreciated the state government under the leadership of Engr Seyi Makinde.
The monarch also appreciates Nigeria President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Governor Dapo Abiodun and other dignitaries at the event for their presence at the occasion.
He prayed for the success and progress of Ibadanland during his reign.
Other dignitaries at the event include the Honorable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu represented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event,High Chief Rasheed Ladoja, Oyo State Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, Ondo State Governor, ably represented by his deputy Mrs Olaide Adelami, Osun state Governor represented by his deputy, Hon Gbenga Adewusi, Lagos State, Mr Tayo Ayinde represented the Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofik Arapaja, Oyo State former Deputy Governor, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarunmi, Professor Soji Adejumo, Elder Wole Oyelese, Dr Saka Balogun, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, Chief Mrs Onikepo Akande, Chief Niyi Akintola SAN, Chief Olusola Ayandele.
Others are Oyo State Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Ademola Ojo, Chief Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, Hon Dhikrulahi Olajide, Hon Abass Adigun, the Babaloja General of Oyo State Alhaji Yekini Abass, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, Kwara and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Chief Adebayo Oyero, Secretary to the state government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.
