By Abiola Olawale
The Olubadan Advisory Council will meet to tomorrow to commence the enthronement process of a new monarch for the Ibadan land.
The New Diplomat reports that the Olubadan throne became vacant after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who joined his ancestors at the age of 81 years.
It was gathered that the meeting of the Olubadan Advisory Council, under tradition, is billed to be held at the residence of the Senior High Chief, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, former Oyo State governor, located in Bodija area of Ibadan.
According to a source, the Olubadan Advisory Council might likely nominate High Chief Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, for consideration as the next Olubadan during the meeting.
The traditional practice of nomination of a new Olubadan by the Advisory Council, according to the source, is usually done after the eighth-day Islamic prayers for the late monarch, which was held on Friday, March 22, 2024.
The source further disclosed that soon after the nomination, a document of affirmation of the likely nominee would be sent to Governor Seyi Makinde, through the Office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.
Two lines have historically, on a rotational basis, been producing the occupants of the Olubadan stool. They are the Otun Line (Civil Line) and the Balogun Line (Military Line).
