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BREAKING: Olubadan Joins Ancestors Today, 5 Days To Marking 1st Anniversary

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Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90.

His short reign ended in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, five days short of his first anniversary on the throne.

Born July 5, 1935, Oba Olakulehin’s death comes just two days after he marked his 90th birthday.

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He was officially presented with the staff of office by Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, becoming the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftancy rung of Balogun Olubadan, following the demise of Oba (Dr.) Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died at the age of 81 years on March 14, 2024.

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Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin (born 5 July 1935- 7 July 2025) is a Nigerian monarch. He is the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan.

Owolabi Olakunlehin was born on 5 July 1935 to the family of Pa Ishola-Okin Owolabi and Madam Adunola Aweni Ope Ajilaran Omoyoade Owolabi in Okugbaja village, Ita Baale near Akanran in present day Ibadan North East Local Government Area.

He commenced his primary school education at St James Primary School, Oke Akaran, Islamic School, Odoiye, but eventually finished at St Peter Primary School, Aremo, Ibadan.

After graduating from primary school, Olakulehin taught briefly as a primary school teacher at Wakajaiye in the Akobo area of Ibadan and subsequently gained admission to Yaba Technical Institute for vocational study in printing and artwork.

In 1959, Owolabi Olakulehin commenced his career at the Ministry of Works, Western Region Government in Ibadan, entering as a third-class clerk.

Simultaneously, he gained admission to the Yaba College of Technology to pursue his higher studies where he eventually obtained his Ordinary National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Building.

In 1970, through a Direct Short Service Commission, he enlisted in the Nigerian Army as a 2nd Lieutenant, serving in the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers.

He subsequently undertook diverse roles and assignments throughout the nation, steadily advancing to the rank of Major.

He retired as a major on October 1,1979.

After retiring from the army, Olakulehin ventured into entrepreneurial ventures, through FAKOL Nigeria Ltd, a construction contracting firm, Olakulehin Press (later rebranded as Solid Prints) and FAKOL Bakery in Ibadan.

He contested in 1992 and won a seat in the House of Representatives under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to represent the Ibadan South East Constituency.

While in the house, he served as the Chairman of the House Committee on the Nigerian Army.

His journey to becoming the Olubadan of Ibadanland began in 1983 when he emerged the Mogaji of his compound – the Ige Olakulehin Family of Ita-Baale Olugbode, Ibadan, till he became the Balogun of Ibadanland (one of the two most senior chiefs in Ibadanland).

He was crowned on the 12th July 2024.

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