Olubadan Second-In-Command Says Olubadan Designate Not Fit to Mount Vacant Throne
The unveiling of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland may be out on hold, as the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, alleged that the new Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was not healthy enough for now to mount the vacant throne.
Oba Ajibola, who is the second-in-command, said the Olubadan designate should not be rushed to mount the vacant throne, warning people against forcing him for a selfish agenda.
He told newsmen at his residence in Ibadan on Tuesday, that the Olubadan designate was yet to called him as his second-in-command, or speak to the people in Ibadan.
Oba Ajibola distanced himself from a meeting held at the residence of Chief Bode Amoo at the Agodi GRA on Monday, where the Olubadan designate was endorsed as the new Olubadan.
According to him, even though the Olubadan designate is the next Olubadan, those backing him should allow him to recover from his ill health.
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He explained that this was because of the law, which stipulated that the Olubadan must be medically fit and sound, not totally blind or deaf and able to move independently and communicate with his subjects.
You must be medically fit. You must not be blind and you must be able to recognize people and move around. Even if the kingmakers recommend you, the Governor can reject it based on any of these conditions.”
He reiterated that if the Olubadan-designate fulfils the requirements, nothing would stop him from being nominated.
He said: Our contention is based on all these. Can he perform? If he can perform, then yes. Nobody is in rivalry with him. Health-wise, he’s not fit for now. He can’t recognize anyone. When he’s well, we will enthrone him.
He is being forced. They know he is not well. I wish he could talk tp himself and say this is what I want. The rule says he must be able to recognize and speak to his people.
