A federal representative hopeful from Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency and Mogaji Kure designate, Hon Oluwasegun Akanbi Akinsanya Kure has expressed his deep sadness on the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I who went to meet his ancestors in the early hours of Monday.
Hon Akinsanya also extended his heartfelt condolence to the Olakulehin family, the Olubadan-In-Council, the entire Ibadan traditional council and all residence of Egbeda and Ona-Ara federal constituency, where he expressed his deep shock on hearing the demise of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
Hon Akinsanya described the late Olubadan as not only the custodian of the Ibadan culture and tradition but also a monarch with a penchant for peace and unity across Ibadanland. As a renowned businessman, former military officer and federal representative from Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin lived an exemplary lifestyle and was a meritorious achiever with an uncommon passion for the continued growth and development of Ibadanland.
Full Statement:
“It is with deep shock and sadness that I receive the demise of our revered Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I who joined his ancestors in the early hours of Monday.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Olakulehin family, Olubadan-In-Council, Ibadan traditional council and residence of Egbeda and Ona-Ara federal constituency on the demise of the Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin who lived a very impactful life and left indelible marks across all major professional fields with his renowned business acumen, and through his meritorious achievements in the military and as a former federal representative from Ibadan.
“Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is not only a custodian of the Ibadan culture and tradition but also a monarch with penchants for maintaining peace and unity across Ibadanland with his uncommon passion and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of Ibarapaland.
“As we celebrate the life and time of our highly revered 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, may the Almighty God grant him eternal rest in heaven and grant the entire family and Ibadanland the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
