Bada Olubadan Oloye Abiola Iyiola Mourns Oba Olakuleyin’s death, describes death as a rude shock

The Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Abiola Iyiola, has described the death of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr Owolabi Akinloye Ige-Olakulehin I, as a rude shock.

Oloye expressed shock at the sudden demise of the late Ibadan’s Imperial Majesty, which occurred at the early hours of Monday, 8th July, 2025.

In his words, the National President of Ibadan Descendants Union, USA stated thus: “The death of our revered Olubadan was unexpected at this time when Ibadan had begun to enjoy his sagely wisdom, and his reign bringing peace and tranquility to Ibadanland.” Oloye Iyiola said that the though Oba Akinloye Owolabi died at a ripe age of 90, it’s painful that we lost him two days after his 90th birth anniversary and five days to his first anniversary on the throne as Olubadan of Ibadanland.

It would be recalled that Oba Dr Akinloye Owolabi Ige-Olakulehin I was crowned the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on July 12, 2024 after the demise of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Senator Mohood Lekan Balogun.

“On behalf of Anlamole Dynasty and Ibadan Descendants Union, USA, which I lead, I commiserate with Princess Oluwatoyin, Bar Olasumbo, Prince Fola, Prince Adegboyega, Prince Adekunle, and other siblings on the shocking demise of our father. I also condole with the entire people of Ibadanland and, especially, the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on the unfortunate passing of our monarch.”

Oloye Abiola Iyiola, therefore, prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Olubadan whom he described as an impactful traditional leader.

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