President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended congratulated Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, urging the monarch to utilize his wisdom, experience, and strength to promote peace, security, and development in the ancient city.
In a statement issued on Friday by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu joined the new Olubadan’s family, the people of Ibadan, the Oyo State Council of Obas, and the Oyo state government in celebrating Oba Olakulehin’s ascension to the throne.
He assured the monarch of his support and wished him success in preserving and promoting the culture and traditions of Ibadan.
The President also commended Ibadan indigenes on the peaceful succession process, praying for the continued peace, beauty, and renown of the city.
“President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on his coronation today, July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of the ancient city of Ibadan.
“President Tinubu joins the family of the new Olubadan, Ibadan citizens, the Oyo State Council of Obas, and the Oyo State Government to celebrate Oba Olakulehin on his ascension to the revered throne of his forebears.
“The President affirms that Oba Olakulehin brings to the throne immense wisdom, experience, character, and strength, and urges the monarch to use the highly esteemed stool of Ibadan to advance the peace, security, and development of the area.
“President Tinubu assures the new Olubadan of his support and wishes him success as he works to promote and preserve the culture and traditions of the ancient city.
“The President also congratulates Ibadan indigenes on the peaceful succession process and prays that the peace, beauty, and renown of Ibadan will abide always”, the statement said.
Source: The Nation
