Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, was laid to rest on Friday.
He was laid to rest after a dignified church service held at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Aremo, Ibadan.
Speaking during the church service, Bishop Joseph Akinfenwa urged attendees to live life that make lasting, positive impact, honoring the legacy of the late monarch.
The ceremony attracted a large gathering of prominent figures, including Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, former Deputy Governor Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, House of Representatives member Akin Alabi, alongside government officials and traditional rulers from across Oyo state.
Oba Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan, died on July 7, 2025, just two days after marking his 90th birthday.
The final burial ceremonies for the late Olubadan began on Thursday with a lying-in-state at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan South East Local Government Area.
The solemn event was attended by members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Mogajis (family heads), religious leaders from both Christian and Muslim communities, traditional worshippers, and dignitaries.
Later on Thursday evening, a Christian wake was held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area, as part of the rites of passage for the monarch.
