The governor of Oyo State, Engr.Seyi Makinde, on Saturday affirmed Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the next Olubadan of Ibadan land.
Makinde made this affirmation during the farewell ceremony held for the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun at the Obafemi Awolowo Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, the state capital.
Makinde, who acknowledged receiving the nomination by the Olubadan in council of Olakulehin as next Olubadan, said he had accepted the nomination.
The governor maintained that he would perform the enthronement of the next Olubadan as soon as Olakulehin is confirmed strong for the coronation.
Makinde who eulogized the departed king as ever vibrant and participatory, noted that the state had succeeded in amending the chieftaincy Law last May through the House of Assembly, which empowers the state governor to officiate the enthronement of monarchs.
