{"id":374,"date":"2025-07-07T19:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=374"},"modified":"2025-07-07T19:57:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:57:41","slug":"olubadan-olakulehin-promoted-unity-development-adc-pays-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=374","title":{"rendered":"Olubadan: Olakulehin promoted unity, development, ADC pays tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The African Democratic Congress has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Olubadan, the Oyo State Government, the people of Ibadanland, and the entire Yoruba nation over the death of Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on Monday at the age of 90.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described Olakulehin\u2019s reign as one characterised by outstanding leadership, unity, and unwavering dedication to the development and prosperity of Ibadanland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rema - Baby (Is it a Crime) [Official Video]\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MsZhYgo9MoA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement read in part, \u201cOba Olakulehin was a distinguished monarch, a beacon of wisdom, and a custodian of Yoruba culture and traditions. His reign was marked by exemplary leadership, unity, and a commitment to the progress and well-being of Ibadanland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHis legacy as a peace-loving and visionary king will forever be etched in the hearts of his people and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe mourn the loss of this great icon, whose life exemplified service, humility, and dedication to the development of his people. As we share in this moment of grief, we pray that Almighty God grants his family, the Ibadan Traditional Council, and the people of Oyo State the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMay the soul of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, rest in perfect peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire generations.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/olubadan-olakulehin-promoted-unity-development-adc-pays-tribute\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The African Democratic Congress has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Olubadan, the Oyo State Government, the people of Ibadanland, and the entire Yoruba nation over the death of Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on Monday at the age of 90. 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