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Olubadan Stool Not For Olympics Fitness, Family Replies Otun Balogun

Editor1By Editor1April 10, 2024
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Family of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has replied the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, over his declaration that Oba Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment.

The revered Olubadan stool became vacant on March 14 after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81.

Oba Ajibola, who addressed newsmen at his Sanyo private residence in Ibadan on Tuesday, claimed that Olakulehin was not healthy and should not be installed as the Olubadan yet.

But in swift reaction, a member of the Olakulehin family, who preferred anonymity because he was not authorised by the family to officially react, countered Oba Ajibola.

He told Punch Newspapers, “There is no law that states that Baba cannot become Olubadan. Baba is old, there is no doubt about that, just as many of the kingmakers are also old.

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“You were clamouring that he should present himself physically and he did. Some of the kingmakers saw him, they took photographs which you newsmen used in your papers. Is Olubadan stool for the Olympics fitness? We know the ages of those who had become Olubadan.

The source accused Otun Balogun that his move is selfish because he will be a direct beneficiary if Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is not fit for the throne.

“What the Otun Balogun is saying has no basis. He knows he will be the direct beneficiary if Baba is disqualified. There is no reason to want someone ahead of you disqualified because you want to attain the position. We should all learn to wait for our time. God’s time is the best.” He said.

But Oba Ajibola, while addressing journalists, said, “Why the hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with the 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 selfish interest.”

Speaking on the meeting held at the private residence of Chief Bode Amoo in the Agodi Government Reserved Area in Ibadan, on Monday, Oba Ajibola said, “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.

“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.”

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He maintained that Oba Olakulehin was packaged last Friday to deceive the people to achieve personal gains.

“You journalists too should go and interview him (Olakulehin). You should remember during the time of Oba Balogun, he was in Mapo and debunked the rumour that he was blind and deaf. Olakulehin is being packaged. He cannot recognise anybody. Where has he spoken? Who did he speak to? Even those (crowned obas) who went there just sat down.

“They didn’t say anything. We know he is our leader and they told me before visiting him last Friday but I told them Baba has not called me. I wish the best for Ibadan, but let’s follow due process. That’s what we are saying,” he insisted.

Oba Ajibola explained further that after Friday’s visit by some members of the Olubadan-in-Council, nobody had seen the Olubadan-designate.

“Those who went there, even the lawyer said they didn’t see him. So, this is not about nomination. Allow this man to get well. Let him be physically fit. No law says if you don’t nominate Oba in Ibadan before 21 days, you won’t nominate Oba again in Ibadan or that’s the end of the world.

“The governor has a say. He is the custodian of the law. He is the chief executive of this state. I’ve asked them why they are in haste. They came here and I told them, why are you rushing this man? I said the man is not okay now.”

The Otun Balogun said he would not attend any meeting called at the instance of the Olubadan-designate until Governor Seyi Makinde intervened.

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“I will never attend any meeting until the governor says something on this issue. The governor has the power to appoint a physician, or medical practitioner to check the health condition of our incoming monarch before they start anything. He must be in good condition, medically fit and sound. He must be able to move around and talk to the people.

“So, the update so far now is that we have not got an Olubadan. They are just trying to wake him [Olakulehin] up. They are forcing this man. They know the man is not well. So, why are they forcing the man? I wish he could talk by himself. This is what I want from my people. Olubadan must be able to recognise his people. These are my people, he must be able to speak with his people,” Ajibola said.

It was gathered that the next-in-line of succession will nominate the Olubadan-designate at a meeting of the kingmakers, where the choice will be ratified and the name sent to the Oyo State Governor for ratification and approval.

Oba Ajibola is the next in line after Oba Olakulehin on the Balogun line.

Efforts to speak with the son of the Olubadan-designate, Sumbo Owolabi, were unsuccessful as his mobile lines were switched off.

Oba Ajibola and the Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, The PUNCH gathered, were conspicuously absent at the meeting held at Chief Amoo’s residence on Monday.

 

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