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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Otun Balogun of Ibadan land, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, has said that Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment.
Oba Ajibola stated this on Tuesday while addressing newsmen at his private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday.
He said Oba Olakulehin should be given time to get well before being pronounced as Olubadan.
“Why is the need for 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,” he said.
On the meeting held with Ibadan elders at the residence of Chief Bode Amoo 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 see 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.”