The Olubadan-in-Council has appointed Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
In the absence of Otun Olubadan, who suppose to nominate the new Olubadan, Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe nominated Olakulehin as the successor of late Obba Lekan Balogun.
Olubadan in Council which is the Traditional Kingmakers of Ibadanland agreed to name Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan, being the Most Senior High Chief in the Balogun line of Olubadan Chieftaincy Ascension.