Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will announce the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday, February 14, SaharaReporters learnt.
Makinde made this known while speaking at the final burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, who died last month.
The event was held on Saturday at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, according to a statement from Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
The statement quoted Makinde as saying that the emergence of the new Olubadan was in line with the laid-down tradition of the town.
Makinde also noted that all issues regarding the Olubadan stool had been laid to rest.
He explained that the state had returned to the normal way of installing a new monarch in Ibadanland, adding that it is a system that everyone wants to imitate.
He said, “When the crisis of the obaship in Ibadanland started, I was right here in the Liberty Stadium and said that if there is any division or faction in the land, I will pitch my tent with the king.
“Today, I am also happy that the crisis we have been witnessing on the issue of Olubadan stool has been settled. God has really taken control of everything.
“I have received a letter from the Olubadan- in-Council and by the grace of God, on Monday, I will make the official announcement of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on.
“This is another victory for Ibadan traditional institution. The process and the system were never broken. So there is nothing to fix.
“I can say that we have now returned to our normal way of installing a new monarch in Ibadanland.”
