The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 has said that there is no parallel Iyaloja in Ibadan, contrary to speculation in some quarters
According to him, following the appointment and installation of Alhaja Iswat Abiola Ameringun as the new Iyaloja of Ibadanland on Monday, March 20, 2-017 at th Olubadan Palace, Popyemoja, Ibadan, the former occupant has ceased to be the market leader.
Said he; “ If any other person parades herself as the Iyaloja, such person would be running the risk of impersonation, which is an offence punishable unde the laws of the land.”
The first class monarch made it clear that the Olubadan is the prescribed and appointing authority on different categories of chiefs in Ibadanland, including Iyaloja and Babaloja.
This clarification has become necessary following an interview Mrs. Labake Lawal granted an Ibadan based radio station today Monday, claiming the same title.
The only person who has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of Iyaloja of Ibadan is Chief (Mrs) Ameringun following the recommendation of the Market Advisory Council, and she has accordingly been issues a certificate to that effect. This new certificate has invalidated any previous certificate issued to anyone.
Again, it is not true that only one chief removed the old Iyaloja as she claimed in the interview, adding that no High Chief is vested with the power to remove or install and the installation rites of the new Iyaloja was done at the Olubadan-in-Council meeting of Monday, March 20, 2017.
