The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, at the age of 90.
A former Oyo Commissioner of Information Toye Arulogun confirmed the death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, stating that an official statement will be released shortly.
His short response to the enquiry reads, “Confirmed. Official statement on the way.”
Oba Olakulehin’s death comes exactly one year after he ascended the revered Olubadan throne, and barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.
He was the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, and his life spanned decades of public service, enterprise, and traditional leadership.
Of the 43 late Olubadans, about 10 monarchs reigned for less than five years before joining their ancestors.
Here are 10 Olubadan that rule in less than 5 years.
1. Olubadan Akere I (less than 1 year, 1946)
2. Olubadan Oyetunde I (less than 1 year, 1946)
3. Olubadan Akintunde Bioku (1 year, 1947–1948)
4. Olubadan Fijabi II (4 years, 1948–1952)
5. Olubadan Alli Iwo (less than 1 year, 1952)
6. Olubadan Apete (3 years, 1952–1955)
7. Oba Yesufu Kobiowu (less than 1 year, July–Dec 1964)
8. Oba Gbadamosi Akanbi Adebimpe (1 year, 1976–1977)
9. Oba Lekan Balogun (2 years, 2022–2024)
10. Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (1 year, 2024–2025)
