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Olubadan: Governor Makinde announces date for Olakulehin’s coronation

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the date for the coronation of the Olubadan-designate, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin.

Makinde, in a statement signed by the commissioner for information, Dotun Oyelade, said that the Olubadan-designate would be given staff and instruments of office on July 12, 2024.

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The statement was made available to CN on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital.

 

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Our correspondent gathered that the announcement is coming after groups and individuals have raised their voices over the delay in the coronation of the Olubadan-designate.

Olakulehin had earlier been nominated and appointed by the kingmakers in April this year.

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Many indigenes have expressed worry over the delay in the coronation of the Olubadan-designate.

But, Makinde, after much pressure, has finally announced that the new Olubadan would be coronated on July 12.

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The governor, in the statement, advised the people of the state to be patient with the government.

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