March 04, (THEWILL) – The Oyo State Government has debunked reports claiming the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away.
Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated on Tuesday that the 89-year-old monarch is alive, hale, hearty and in good health.
“Yes, the Olubadan is alive, hale and hearty. I spoke with one of his sons, Prince Olaseke Owolabi Olakulehin, who represented the family at the coronation committee”, he said.
The clarification follows rumours circulating on Monday night that the monarch had died.
Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Gbenga Ayoade, further dismissed speculations that the monarch had been flown out of Ibadan for medical treatment, stating, “Baba is still in Ibadan. He has not flown anywhere. He is doing very fine.”
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