The Oyo State Government has denied viral media reports suggesting that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead.
Some social media reports on Monday night claimed that the revered monarch was dead.
However, Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, while speaking with pressmen refuted the rumours.
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.