Oyo Govt Debunks Rumoured Olubadan’s Death

The Oyo State Government has debunked media reports suggesting that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead.

Some media reports on Monday night claimed that the revered monarch was dead.

However, in an interview with Newsmen, Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, refuted the rumours.

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Olatunbosun stated that the Olubadan of Ibadan is alive, hale and hearty.

“Yes. Olubadan is alive, hale and hearty. I spoke with one of the sons who represented the family at the coronation committee, Prince Olaseke Owolabi Olakulehin,” he said.