The rancour between the Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola and the Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has been finally settled as the duo embrace each other when Ibadan Obas (Royal Majesties and Royal Highnesses) paid homage to Olakulehin in his Alalubosa residence.

Ajibola has once said that Olakulehin should not be crown because of his health status, he advised then that Olakulehin should be giving enough time to fit before considering him for the tasks ahead.

Ajibola’s statement has caused chaos among Olubadan-in-council, Mogajis, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and some Chiefs in Ibadanland on who will be the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland became vacant following the death of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.

While briefing journalists shortly after his meeting with Olakulehin, Ajibola said everything that happened then was at the advantage the Olubadan designate.

He described Olakulehin as his close associate who always talked with each other before the rancor.

He stated that all he was after was the progress and development of Ibadanland, saying he has nothing against Olakulehin as a person.

He said, “We all know who is the next Olubadan, there is no rancour in Ibadan Chieftaincy title, all we are saying then was that we want to see the Olubadan-designate face to face, we can’t coronate a faceless Oba.

“We are happy now that he has shown his face and we can all see that see that he is hale and healthy.

“Ibadan Chieftaincy title is very clear, all that happened was for the benefit of Baba, he is my close associate and we always talk together most of the time.”

Speaking on behalf of the Royal Highness, the Oniroko of Irokoland, Oba Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola, described Olakulehin as a good king who always have interest of Ibadanland in heart.

He said Ibadanland will witness tremendous peace, progress and development during the reign of Olakulehin.

He pleaded with Olakulehin to permit all Royal Highness to be having monthly meeting with him so as to update him on happenings in their respective domains.

Prince Olasumbo Owolabi Olakulehin while reacting on behalf of Olakulehin said the monarch assured that Ibadan will continue to progress and witness many unprecedented development during the reign of Olakulehin as the Olubadan of Ibadanland.