FULL LIST: Olubadans Who Had the Shortest Reigns in History of Ibadan

• His Royal Highness, Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, joined his ancestors on Thursday, March 14th
• His remains will be laid to eternal rest today, Friday, March 15th, according to Islamic tradition
• The king, who passed away two days after his two-year anniversary, is not the shortest-reigning monarch in the largest city in Nigeria

The revered Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 81.

His remains were laid to rest on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, following Islamic rites.

The Olubadan title, a symbol of authority and respect, has always alternated between the Olubadan line (civil line) and the Balogun line (military line).

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The late Oba Balogun, a distinguished figure from the Balogun line, reigned for two years.

However, Oba Balogun's reign was not the shortest among the Olubadans, The PUNCH reported.

Below is a historical review that reveals a list of Olubadans who had shorter reigns:

1. Olubadan Okunola Abaasi Alesinloye Isale Ijebu: 16 years (1930 - 1946)
2. Olubadan Fagbinrin Akere II Oritamerin: 6 months (1946)
3. Oba Yesufu Kobiowu Oranyan: 6 months (1946)
4. Ba’ale Oderinlo Opeagbe Idiomo/Kure: 1 year (1850 - 1851)
5. Ba’ale Ibikunle: 1 year (1864 - 1865)
6. Basorun Ogumola Mapo: 2 years (1865 - 1867)
7. Olubadan Memudu Alli Iwo Gbenla: 3 months (1942)
8. Olubadan Oyetunde I Eleta: 1 month (November 1946 - December 1946)
9. Baale Orowusi (Awarun) Kobomoje: 1 year (1870 - 1871)
10. Olubadan Akintunde Bioku Oleyo Oranyan: 1 year (1947 - 1948)
11. Oba Gbadamosi Akanbi Adebimpe Odinjo: 1 year (1976 - 1977)

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5 things to know about incoming Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin

5 things to know about the incoming Olubadan

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that according to the laid down rules and regulations guiding the ascension of kings in Ibadan land, the next occupier of the revered seat would be Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Oba Owolabi, who is the incumbent Balogun of Ibadan land, is next in line as the seat is to be occupied by a member of the Balogun line.

Legit.ng compiled five things to know about the incoming king from his young age till he attained old age..

Source: Legit.ng