Oba Olakulehin, 42 Other Traditional Heads Who Have Been Olubadan of Ibadan

• The Olubadan of Ibadan in Oyo state, southwest Nigeria, has been held by over 40 individuals since 1820
• The last Olubadan is Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin, who ascended the throne in July 2024 and died in July 2025
• In this report, Legit.ng highlights all the 43 traditional heads who have been Olubadan in the history of the ancient city

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

Ibadan, Oyo state - With the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, two days after his 90th, and five days to his first anniversary, Governor Seyi Makinde will crown his third Olubadan: 2022, 2024, and now 2025.

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the present Otunba Olubadan of Ibadanland, could succeed the late Olubadan.

List of Olubadans and years

Reviewing available records, Legit.ng observed that Ibadan had six Olubadans between 1946 and 1952.

We compiled the names of the deceased traditional heads who have had the honour of being named the Olubadan of Ibadan in Oyo state.

The full list can be viewed below:

Oyo monarch, Oniroko dies

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Oba Sunmaila Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola (Kurunloju 1), the Oniroko of Irokoland in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state, joined his ancestors.

The transition of the monarch was confirmed in a statement by Prince Dolapo Abioye on behalf of the Opeola-Oniroko family.

Source: Legit.ng