The Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Segun Olayiwola, has said a letter nominating Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the next Olubadan of Ibadan land is still being worked on at the ministry.
According to the Nation, Olayiwola made this disclosure in an interview on Sunday, noting that it is yet to get to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde for consideration.
He explained that the process of enthronement had to follow due process as laid down by law, while calling on those expecting quick enthronement to be patient.
“The process of enthroning monarchs differs from town to town. For the Olubadan, the Olubadan-in-Council has to nominate a candidate, which has been done. The nomination letter goes to the local government. The local government will write our ministry and from there it will be transmitted to the governor.
“In this case, the letter is still with us. We are working on it We will transmit it to the governor when we have completed work on it,” he noted.
Asked about the time the letter will get to the governor for consideration, the commissioner said it is possible this week.
The Olubadan-in-Council sent the letter nominating Olakulehin as the new Olubadan to the government a fortnight ago.
The development followed the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun on March 14.
Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadan land, was nominated by the council as the next Olubadan.
Meanwhile, the ancient city of Ibadan is awaiting Governor Makinde’s approval, after which coronation date will be fixed and rites will be performed for the new Oba.
