IBADAN – The Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji Yekeen Abass, has ordered that markets in Ibadanland be closed on Friday, July 12, between 7 am and 2 pm in honour of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Meet 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin
The 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin, will be coronated on Friday,July 11,at the historic Mapo Hall.
A statement by Abass stated that the closure of markets was to honour the new monarch and allow for the free flow of traffic in the ancient city.
He congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde, sons and daughters of Ibadanland on the coronation.
He, however, said all market traders and leaders are expected at the venue of the presentation of the instrument of office to the new monarch.