The debate that emerged among those that are not familiar with Olubadan stool after transition of Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II is who becomes the next occupant of the stool.
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin is the current Balogun of Ibadanland, he is the head of military line of Olubadan system.
Ibadan tradition has it that from today, palace drummers and chanters would move from Alli-Iwo to the Ita Baale palace of Ọba Olakulehin, heralding his symbolic ascension to the throne.
FRESHPAGE reports that Oba Dr Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan as announced by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.
The late Olubadan and incoming Olubadan are from the same Ibadan North East Local Government of Oyo State.
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Olakulehin’s son, Sunbo Owolabi, was commissioner for water resources during the administration of late former governor Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi.
According to tradition, the next in line to Olakulehin is Sen. Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and senator, who heads the civil line as Otun Olubadan of Ibadan.
The death of Oba Balogun and the assumption of office by another Olubadan will cause promotion in the Olubadan system, especially in the Balogun line where the new Olubadan will emerge.
