Olubadan not dead says son

THE anxiety which enveloped Oyo State capital, Ibadan, on Wednesday and Thursday over the state of health of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, has been described as a rumour by the first son of the traditional ruler, Professor Femi Lana, saying, “Kabiyesi is hale and hearty.”

By Wednesday evening, the rumour of the death of the traditional ruler had spread, while people were trying to confirm real situation.

sources confirmed that one of the cars of the Olubadan had been around at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, for some days. Sources also informed that the traditional ruler underwent a minor surgery at the hospital on Sunday, reason which fuelled the rumour.

But Professor Lana, in a text message made available to the Nigerian Tribune, refuted the rumour. He said his father was hale and hearty and that he was with him on Thursday morning while he had his breakfast.

“The reigning Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana, is hale and hearty, contrary to the rumours circulating around. In fact, I was with Kabiyesi this morning when he was taking his breakfast. Please ignore all the rumours,” Lana said.