Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadan, is set to be crowned the next Olubadan.

This comes following the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

According to The Nation, Olakulehin, who comes from the Balogun line, is older than his predecessor, although his exact age remains unknown at this time.

He hails from Ita Baale in Ibadan North East Local Government and has been an influential member of the Olubadan-In-Council for the past decade.

Prior to this, the upcoming Olubadan served as a member of the Third Republic’s House of Representatives.