BREAKING: Tension in Ibadan as Olubadan-designate Olakulehin declared not fit to rule now

However, Oba Olakulehin’s absence from the public since the demise of the late Oba Balogun raised concerns about the health of the octogenarian.

Although Olakulehin returned to the ancient city on Friday, the Otun-Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Abimbola Ajibola, speaking on Tuesday said he is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment.

Oba Ajibola, who addressed newsmen at his Sanyo private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said, “What is in need for hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with Ibadan people.

“I am his second in command, I’m his lieutenant. He has not called me to say, ‘My Otun, I’m back. So, tell your people. And when are you seeing me?’ They are just forcing him because of their own selfish interest.”

While speaking on the meeting held at the private residence of Chief Bode Amoo at Agodi Government Reserved Area in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, Oba Ajibola said, “They said we called a meeting and we have endorsed him (Olakulehin). I’m not part of that. I’ve told them my mind that I won’t be part of that illegality. We know Baba Olakulehin is the next Olubadan, but let us allow him to get well.