Few hours after a peace meeting initiated by Ibadan elders ended peacefully, with Senator Rashidi Ladoja promising to withdraw a case against the elevation of his fellow high chiefs to Obaship status in court, Otun Balogun of Ibadan, Tajudeen Ajibola has declared that his immediate senior in the military line of the Olubadan system, Oba Abimbola Owolabi Olakulehin is not fit to become monarch.
Ajibola, while addressing newsmen at a press conference at his Ibadan home on Tuesday, said that the Olubadan-designate be given time to recuperate before he is pronounced.
This was as the 80-year-old monarch said that the seat should remain vacant for now, noting that Olakulehin cannot be appointed currently because he was not medically fit and this is a major requirement for appointment.
“Before Olubadan can be elected, certain conditions must be fulfilled. It’s not just about being the most senior. You must not have been in prison for more than six months. You must be medically fit. You must not be blind and you must be able to recognise people and move around. Even if the kingmakers recommend you, the Governor can reject it based on any of these conditions.
