Today marks a significant milestone for His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, as he celebrates his 89th birthday.
Born on July 5, 1935, in Okugbaja Village near Akanran, within the present-day Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has been a revered figure in Nigerian traditional leadership.
An official statement released by former Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture & Tourism, Toye Arulogun, on behalf of the monarch and his family, highlighted the esteemed lineage and contributions of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin to the rich cultural heritage of Ibadanland
Life Of His Imperial Majesty Oba.
Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin.
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin was born on 5th July 1935 in Okugbaja Village within the proximity of Akanran, in the present day Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State to Pa Ishola-Okin Owolabi and Madam Adunola Aweni Opo Ajilaran Omoyoade Owolabi.
The family has its ancestral homestead within the ancient city of Ibadan at Ita-Baale Olugbode.
He became Mogaji for the Ige Olakulehin Family of Ita-Baale in Ibadan North East Local Government in 1983 and was installed as the Jaagun Balogun of Ibadan Land by Oba Oloyede Asanke in 1986.
Rising through the ladder, he was elevated in 2006 to the Olubadan-In-Council under Oba Yinusa Bankole Ogundipe, the 38th Olubadan of Ibadan and served as the Head of Traditional Council in various Local Governments across Ibadan, representing the Olubadan-In-Council prior to becoming the Balogun of Ibadan in 2016.
Following the directive of the Olubadan-In-Council, he retired from active politics and has devoted his time and resources towards the advancement of the interests of the people of Ibadan, Ibadanland and its metropolitan environs.
He is a deeply devoted family man, a committed Christian and a supporter of the interests of all the various clans, indigenous families, residents, communities, and businesses in Ibadanland.
Report By Adeleke Maria for IbadanCity ANNOUNCER
