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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana is Dead

Tope Oshin

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana died last night at the age of 101 ThisDay is reporting.

The late Oba Odulana, who was the 40th Olubadan, ascended the throne on August 17, 2007 at the age of 93. He died less than three months to his 102nd birthday.

Although details were sketchy about the circumstances leading to his death, the source who did not want to be named, said the Olubadan “lived to a ripe old age and must have passed on from an age-related illness”.
There was no official confirmation of his death as at press time.

In line with tradition, the current Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Saliu Adetunji is expected to ascend the throne.

 

 

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