JUST IN: Olubadan of Ibadan Dies at 90

By Adedapo Adesanya

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died, aged 90.

The king joined his ancestors less than a week to the one-year anniversary to the ascension of the Olubadan throne.

Business Post reports that the monarch ascended the throne in July 2024 and died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025.

The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftaincy rung of Balogun Olubadan, following the demise of Oba  Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on March 14, 2024, at 81.

A new monarch will be chosen in the next few months.