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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away.
Olakulehin died at the age of 90, according to media reports.
One of the reports, by Channels Television, quoted a family source who confirmed the development as disclosing that the monarch died in the early hours of today, Monday, July 7, 2025.
His death comes at the peak of celebrations for his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his reign as Olubadan of Ibadan land.
He succeeded the late Oba Lekan Balogun.
The late Olakulehin was installed as the 43rd Olubadan on June 14, 2024, after succeeding Oba Balogun.
