The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has announced a few hours’ shift in the activities lined up for the commissioning of the new Olubadan ultramordern palace from 10am to 3pm.
A statement signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan House on Tuesday by the Council’s President-General, Barristers Ajeniyi Ajewole, said the shift from 10am to 3pm was due to unforeseen circumstances.
CCII President-General apologised to the public, saying the Council regretted any inconvenience the shift might cause all the invited guests and the general public.
The statement reads:
“This is to inform all invited guests, groups, clubs, associations as well as the general public that due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to announce that the commissioning of the new ultra modern Olubadan palace, earlier scheduled for 10 o’clock tomorrow morning, Wednesday, has been shifted to 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
“Any inconveniences occasioned by this sudden unforseen change of time are deeply regretted, just as your absolute understanding with the anticipated cooperation is highly appreciated.”
Ajewole added that the new time for the commissioning is now 3pm on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024.
The new ultramodern palace is located on the hill of Oke Aremo, Ibadan, and the new Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin is expected to be the first king to occupy the palace.
Ọba Olakulehin will be corronated on Friday, July 12th, 2024.