Death of Oba Olakulehin is a profound loss to all - MUSWEN

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has joined the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State, Yorubaland and the nation in mourning the demise of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90.

MUSWEN conveyed this in a condolence message jointly signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya Executive Secretary/CEO.

According to MUSWEN, “The death of Oba Olakulehin is a profound loss to the Muslim community, the traditional institution, Yorubaland and the entire nation.”

The umbrella Muslim body in the South West added that “His brief but impactful reign was marked by an unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and the preservation of Ibadan’s rich cultural heritage. As a revered monarch, he exemplified wisdom, humility, and dedication to the service of his people, fostering harmony and collaboration between traditional and governmental institutions.

“MUSWEN extends its heartfelt condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the immediate and extended family of the late monarch, the Oyo State Traditional Rulers Council, the government and people of Oyo State, and all sons and daughters of Ibadanland.

“The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria stands in solidarity with Ibadanland during this period of grief and prays for divine guidance in the selection of a worthy successor to continue the legacy of the Olubadan.”

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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