The Iyalode of Ibadanland in-Council under the leadership of the Iyalode of Ibadan, High Chief (Mrs) Theresa Oyekanmi on Thursday , 10th July 2025 paid a solemn condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, who passed on recently after a brief but dignified reign.
Led by the representative of the Iyalode, the delegation visited the late monarch’s family compound to express their heartfelt sympathies and support to the bereaved family. Speaking during the visit, the team described the late Olubadan as a father to all and a leader who embodied wisdom, patience, and a deep love for the culture and people of Ibadanland.
“We came, not to mourn , but to celebrate the life of Kabiyesi with the Olakulehin family, on the passing into glory of our illustrious patriarch. We remember him as a beacon of humility and service who has left an indelible mark in the history of Ibadanland. Kabiyesi lived an honourable life, and though his reign was brief, it carried the weight of peace and dignity,” the Iyalode said.
In continuation of their condolence visit, the Iyalode Chiefs also visited the Olubadan-in-Council at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, to express their shared grief and reaffirm their solidarity with the traditional leadership of Ibadanland. The chiefs were received by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, who appreciated the gesture and noted that the unity and reverence shown by the Iyalode Chiefs during this period of mourning reflects the enduring strength and harmony of Ibadan’s traditional institutions.
In the entourage were;Oloye Iyalode of Ibadanland (Iyalode in council); Oloye Yewande Durosaro – Osi Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Onikepo Akande – Iyalaje Iyalode of Ibadanland,; Oloye Kudirat Adeleke – Ekerin Iyalode of Ibadanland;Oloye Mojisola Ladipo – Ekefa Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Olanrewaju Otiti – Agbaakin Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Tawakalitu Sharafadeen Alli – Aregbe Omo Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Folake Akande – Bada Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Ayo Alaga – Ajia Iyalode of Ibadanland; Oloye Onibiyi Scott – Jagun Iyalode of Ibadanland