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 subsequently fled to exile in Ibadan. In 1968, he returned to Owo but strong resistance to his rule compelled him back into exile. He was ultimately ousted from office by Governor Adeyinka Adebayo in 1969.