The late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, used to be laid to relaxation on Friday, surrounded by an outpouring of tributes from dignitaries and residents.
The funeral service, held at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, used to be attended by a colossal congregation, all gathered to celebrate the existence and enduring legacy of the revered monarch.
In his sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Province (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Williams Aladekugbe, highlighted Oba Olakulehin’s foremost contributions to the community, portraying him as a cherished mild ruler and a image of solidarity for the contributors of Ibadan.
Whereas celebrating the late monarch’s profound impact on the Ibadan community and previous, the clergyman mirrored on his unwavering commitment to the welfare of his contributors, highlighting how his reign used to be marked by a dedication to peace, solidarity, and cultural heritage.
Aladekugbe mentioned Oba Olakulehin’s leadership used to be characterised by compassion and records, qualities that endeared him to all who knew him.
He emphasised the legacy of service that the late monarch left within the support of, acknowledging Oba Olakulehin’s efforts in fostering dialogue and dealing out among various groups inner the community, which played a truly crucial role in inserting forward solidarity in a impulsively altering world.
The bishop eminent that the monarch’s imaginative and prescient for a affluent and inclusive society will proceed to encourage future generations.
“Oba Owolabi Olakulehin used to be more than a king; he used to be a father, a e book, and a beacon of hope for heaps of.
“His dedication to the welfare of his contributors and his commitment to justice will endlessly be remembered. As we mourn his passing, let us also celebrate the rich legacy he has left us, one which inspires us to strive for a higher future.
“His reign was a testament to the power of love and unity, qualities that we must carry forward in our hearts,” Bishop Aladekugbe concluded, urging all to honour the late monarch’s reminiscence by embodying the values he championed in the end of his existence.