Reports of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, have been debunked by the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Ajani Olatunbosun.
In a statement released on Monday to Truth Live News reporter in Ibadan, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Michael Ogunsina, confirmed that he personally spoke with the commissioner, who assured him that the revered monarch is “alive, hale, and hearty.”
“Kindly ignore the purveyors of fake news,” Ogunsina stated, urging the public to disregard the false reports.
Recall that late last night, various media platforms were awash with claims that the Olubadan had joined his ancestors.
However, the report has now been confirmed to be fake.
“Olorun a bá wà di Baba mú,” Ogunsina added, praying for the continued health and longevity of the Olubadan.