The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), on Monday installed nine Mogajis (family heads) and two Baales (village heads) at a traditional ceremony held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
Speaking through High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, the monarch congratulated the new title holders and charged them to uphold peace and integrity in their respective domains.
“You are the accredited representatives of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, therefore you must ensure that peace reigns supreme in your domains, as no meaningful development can be achieved without peace,” Oba Olakulehin stated.
He warned them against acts capable of tarnishing the image of the traditional institution, including land grabbing, insubordination to elders, and oppression within family circles.
Dignitaries at the event included members of the Olubadan Advisory Council, former Deputy Governor of Oyo State Ambassador Taofik Oladejo Arapaja, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business leaders, and other well-wishers.
According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, the newly installed Mogajis are:
- Mr. Giwa Adeboye Kamaldeen – Aliiwo Compound, Ibadan North East
- Alhaji (Engr.) Kamorudeen Olalekan Adebimpe – Adebimpe Family, Odinjo, Ibadan South East
- Alhaji Muritala Iyanda Aloba – Aloba Family, Inalende, Ibadan North
- Engr. (Dr.) Kazeem Rabiu – Akinsumbo Compound, Oke-Balogun Opooyeosa, Ibadan North West
- Alhaji Kadir Yusuf Farayola – Samonda Family, Ile Samonda, Oje, Ibadan North East
- Mr. Olukayode David Oduntan Awise – Oduntan Awise Compound, Oke-Offa, Ibadan North East
- Alhaji Abideen Mustapha – Eleko Family, Kososi Street, Idi Arere, Ibadan South West
- Mr. Yinusa Taiwo Ibilade Apapa – Apapa Compound, Labiran, Ibadan North East
- Alhaji Sholagbade Nureni Oladejo Arapaja – Arapaja Family, Kudeti, Ibadan South West
The newly installed Baales are:
- Chief Raimi Ibrahim Edujobi – Edujobi Village, Egbeda Local Government
- Mr. Morakinyo Muniru Fagbemi – Fagbemi Village, Akinyele Local Government
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