Oba Olakulehin: 'A titan has gone to rest,' Soun condoles Ibadan people

Oba Olakulehin: ‘A titan has gone to rest,’ Soun condoles Ibadan people

Yinka ADETUNJI

The transition of Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, has been described as a huge loss to not only Ibadanland but Nigeria and the Yoruba race all over the world as a whole.

This is contained in a press statement by the Soun of Ogbomosoland His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Community Relations, Peter Olaleye.

Soun noted the late Oba Olakulehin was a man of huge figure and titan in the traditional setting whose death is highly regretted.

”We have lost a titan in Yorubaland. The death of His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is a huge loss not only to Ibadanland but to the whole of Oyo State, Nigeria and the Yoruba race throughout the world. Oba Olakulehin’s gigantic figure straddled the world space while he trod this planet earth. His death though at a ripe old age is highly regretted.

“His reign was short but in that period he carved a niche that underscored his greatness. He was steadfast, brave, resilient, patient, humble with which he combined wisdom and diplomacy. The few time we engaged l perceived him as an enigma, someone with a keen mind, who made instant remarkable impact.”

Soun a co-chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs like Olubadan condoled the immediate family of the deceased, Oyo state governor Engr Seyi Makinde, the Ibadan chiefs, and Oyo state people in general.

“At this moment of grief over the passing of a remarkable personality l condole the immediate family of the deceased, the Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde, the Ibadan chiefs, and the Oyo state people in general.

“I make bold to say that His Imperial Majesty lived a worthy life and made imprints that will remain indelible in the annals of Ibadanland. May his soul find rest in the bosom of the Lord.”