Despite Rain, Large Turnout For Olubadan-Palace Commissioning

Despite Rain, Large Turnout For Olubadan-Palace Commissioning

On Wednesday, July 10, dignitaries from various sectors gathered to celebrate and honor the ancient city of Ibadan and the Olubadan stool at the commissioning of the newly built Olubadan Palace. The new structure is located in the Oke Aremo area of the capital city.

Despite torrential rain, a large number of dignitaries attended the event. Originally scheduled to commence at 10 am, the commissioning was later shifted to 3 pm.

The event is anticipating the arrival of Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Among the dignitaries already present at the Oke Aremo Palace venue are the Deputy Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other top government officials.

As of the time of this report, several members of the Olubadan-in-Council have arrived. Other notable attendees include former First Lady Mutiat Ladoja, Hazeem Gbolarunmi, Chief Adebayo Akande and his wife Chief Mrs. Onikepo, former Presidents General of the CCII Chief Bayo Oyero and Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, Senator Kola Baolgun, and former Minister of Sports Professor Taoheed Adedoja, among others.