Olubadan of Ibadan Dies at Age 101

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba (Dr) Samuel Odulana, on Tuesday night, passed on at the age of 101.

The 40th Olubadan, who ascended the throne on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the age of 93, reportedly breathed his last on Tuesday night, while his remanis had been deposited at the UCH mortuary.”

He died 86 days to his 102nd birthday, which is April 14.

A family source, who pleaded anonymity, said that the traditional ruler “is actually dead. That is the only thing I can say for now, but don’t quote me.”

Also, a high chief in the line of Olubadan, who also pleaded anonymity, confirmed the development.

 With the development, the next high chief to become the Olubadan is the current Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Saliu Adetunji.