Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, has promoted six traditional chiefs in the Balogun line.
The event took place at Olubadan’s palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Friday.
Speaking during the ceremony, Oba Olakulehin charged the newly elevated traditional title holders to use their positions for the development of Ibadan land.
According to the monarch, the promotion was in line with the tradition of ascendancy to the Olubadan stool.
“You have been elevated to various new positions in Balogun line today. I congratulate you all.
“I want you to see your various new positions to work for the development and progress of Ibadan land in all areas of human endeavours. Let your elevation serve as a call for more commitment and service to the development of Ibadan land,” the monarch said.
During the event, the Oluwo of Ibadan land, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde, decorated the elevated chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves.
The promoted chiefs are Chief Wasiu Delodun Adegboyega Ajimobi, who was promoted from Ayingun Balogun to Ikolaba Balogun; Chief Mikail Gboyega Olawoyin Orogunmodi, who was elevated from Aare Ago Balogun to Asaaju Balogun; and Chief Taofeek Ayoade, who moved from Lagunna Balogun to Ayingun Balogun.
Others are Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola,who stepped up from Oota Balogun to Aare Ago Balogun; Chief Nureni Adebayo Akanbi/ who climbed the ladder from Aare Egbe Omo Balogun to Lagunna Balogun; and Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu, who advanced from Gbonka Balogun to become Oota Balogun.
Members of the Olubadan-in-Council led by Otun Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja; Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko; Osi Balogun, Oba John Olubunmi Isioye-Dada; Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade; and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin attended the event.
Mogajis, Baales, political office holders, market men and women as well as religious leaders also graced the occasion.
