The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I has advised the newly promoted chiefs in Ibadanland to uphold the traditional values of the ancient city.
Oba Olakulehin made this declaration during the promotion of two Mogajis who joined the Balogun chieftaincy line at the weekend.
According to a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, the new traditional title holders are Chief Adenrele Lekan-Salami who was promoted from Mogaji Oyetunde to Ajia Balogun of Ibadanland and Chief Adewale Abass Kadiri who was elevated from Mogaji Olofa Irefin to Jagun Balogun of Ibadanland.
Promotion of the two Mogajis to join the Balogun chieftaincy line, according to the monarch was done in line with the existing vacancies in the Balogun chieftaincy line.
Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde during the promotion ceremony decorated the two chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves.
Oba Olakulehin while speaking, enjoined the newly promoted chiefs to uphold the traditional values of the ancient city of Ibadanland.
The Olubadan who said that Ibadan has rich traditional values and cultural heritage appealed to the new chiefs not to relegate the rich cultural values and traditions of Ibadanland to the background.
“I congratulate the two of you over your elevation today. You have joined the Balogun chieftaincy line.
“Ibadan has rich traditional values and a strong cultural heritage. I want you to uphold the rich cultural values and traditions in Ibadanland.
“You should remain good ambassadors of our traditional institution. I congratulate both of you once again”.
The event which was held at Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo Ibadan was attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council among whom were; Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Otun Balogun Oba Kola Adegbola, Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.
Other dignitaries at the event were Mogajis, Baales, religious leaders, traders, artisans and traditional office holders.
