Olowo  thenwent to exile in Ibadan. In 1968, he returned to Owo but strong opposition to his rule forced him back into exile. He was finally removed from office by governor, Adeyinka Adebayo in 1969.
Olowo was subsequently forced into exile in Ibadan. He returned to Owo two years later, only to face strong resistance to his rule, which led to another period of exile. It wasn't until 1969 that he was finally ousted from office by Governor Adeyinka Adebayo.