IBADAN Thrown Into Mourning As Olubadan of Ibadan Dies

 The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade is dead. The monarch passed away yesterday evening in his sleep at his palace around 7:30pm.

Oba Odugade who ascended the throne in 2007 was born in April, 1914. He was 101.

Oba Odulana who turned 100 years in 2014, was reportedly taken to a morgue late into the night to avoid drawing attention, as his death some fear will stir great bitterness over the entire city.

The details of his death were sketchy and when contacted, one of his sons, Prof Femi Lana, declined to comment.

Chief Isiaka Akinpelu, the personal assistant to the late monarch, denied the death, dismissing it as a rumour. He stressed that the Olubadan is still hail and hearty.

According to tradition, the next in line to the throne is the Balogun of Ibadan land, High Chief Saliu Adetunji.