The Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, has distanced himself from the meeting where the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin was reportedly endorsed.
Oba Ajijola, while addressing the journalist at his Santo, Ibadan residence in Ibadan, on Tuesday, confirmed that the Olubadan Designate is still indisposed and presently not fit to ascend throne
“They said we called a meeting and we have endorsed him (Olakulehin). I’m not part of that. I’ve told them my mind that I won’t be part of that illegality. We know Baba Olakulehin is the next Olubadan, but let us allow him to get well.
WesternlifenewsNG recalls a meeting, held at the private residence of Chief Bode Amoo at Agodi Government Reserved Area in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, where some members of the Olubadan in council announced Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Ajibola however averred that the Olubadan-designate should be given time to get well before he is pronounced.
He added: “What is in need of a hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with Ibadan people.
“I am his second in command, I’m his lieutenant. He has not called me to say, ‘My Otun, I’m back. So, tell your people. And when are you seeing me?’ They are just forcing him because of their own selfish interest.”
“Has anybody seen him since last Friday? Those who went there after Friday were unable to see him. They are forcing this man. We should allow him to get well.”
