The commencement of the coronation process for the new Olubadan may be postponed until after a 21-day mourning period in honor of the late Oba Lekan Balogun, who passed away last Thursday.
As reported by The PUNCH, traditional drummers and praise singers gathered at the Alalubosa private residence and Ita Baale ancestral home of the Olubadan-designate on Sunday to entertain visitors and family members.
Before the burial of the late Oba Balogun on Thursday, the Olubadan Advisory Council, led by Otun Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, along with other Obas, held a closed-door meeting to discuss the succession of the new Olubadan.
However, even though there is a traditional laid-down principle of electing a new monarch, which will be subjected to the approval of the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, the council has to meet and deliberate on the nominee.
A palace source said, “We are waiting for Governor Makinde to come back. He is the one to give a directive through the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters for the commencement of the process.
“The Advisory Council will start meeting after a 21-day traditional mourning period in honour of the late Kabiyesi.”
Security was relaxed at Alalubosa Government Reservation Area unlike in the past.
Also, there is a deployment of the police and men of the Department of State Services.