By Adeyinka Adeniran
A team of clerics from the Cathedral of St Peters (Anglican Communion) Aremo Ibadan
were at the Alalubosa residence of the Olubadan – Designate Oba Owolabi Olakulehin to pay homage to the new monarch on Tuedday.
The visit followed Oba Olakulehin’s worshipping at the Church on Sunday.
Led by Rt. Rev. Joseph Olatunji Akinfenwa, the Anglican Clerics said their mission was to pay homage to one of their own and a strong supporter of the Anglican community who has been nominated as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland by Ibadan Kingmakers and to pray for a peaceful and successful reign of the monarch.
In his remarks, the Chancellor, Ibadan North Diocese, Barr. COK Iyanda who introduced the entourage to Oba Olakulehin said the clerics and the Anglican community were excited to see the Olubadan Designate in church last Sunday and the church attendance gave them the impetus for the visit.
Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese, Dr Williams Aladekugbe, prayed for the good health of the monarch and wisdom like that of King Solomon to direct the affairs of Ibadan.
Aremo Olasunmbo Owolabi Olakulehin responded on behalf of the Olubadan – Designate thanked the Anglican clerics for the visit. He disclosed that Olubadan Designate’s church attendance last Sunday was the monarch’s initiative as he felt the need to offer his gratitude and thanksgiving to God for his nomination as the next Olubadan of Ibadan.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Oyo State is expected to respond officially to the nomination of the Olubadan – Designate shortly.
