Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, has warned newly installed Mogajis and Baales to avoid land dispute matters.
Oba Olakulehin handed down the warning during the installation of six new Mogajis (family heads) and five Baales at his Oke Aremo palace, on Monday.
Those installed as Mogajis include Mr. Adeyemi Sikiru Soladoye, Mogaji Apabiekun family, Ita Olukoyi, Labo area; Mr. Kazeem Akinro, Mogaji Oluyege family, Oje Eleni; Alhaji Ganiyu Abiola Jimoh Odegbemi; Mogaji Odugbemi family, Agbede Adodo area; Alhaji Ahmed Ishola Olohuntoyin, Mogaji Akinsinde Akindawonru compound, Idikan area; and Surveyor Owolabi Olanrewaju Adedeji, Mogaji Otin family, Idi Arere area.
The new Baales include Dr. Adegboyega Moshood Makinde, Baale of Olokuta village, Oluyole Local Government Area; Chief Mufutau Abonde, Baale of Mokola community, Ibadan North Local Government Area; Prince Oderinlo Ismael Adedolapo Ajani, Baale of Isebo village, Egbeda Local Government Area; and Mr. Rasaki Afeez Temitope, Baale of Orankan Balogun village, Akinyele Local Government Area.
Oba Olakulehin, who spoke through the Ashipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, warned the newly installed Mogajis and Baales to avoid land dispute matters and be of good conduct in their respective domains.
The monarch noted that the new Mogajis and Baales are the representatives of the Olubadan and Olubadan-in-Council, urging them to mind their behaviours, and not tarnish the image of Ibadan land.
“I admonish the newly installed Mogajis and Baales to be of good conduct as they have become representatives of the Olubadan and his council in their respective domains.
“I urge you to embrace peace and understanding in dealing with your respective families and communities. Take note that the honour being bestowed on you, if abused, can be withdrawn,” the monarch said.
The ceremony was attended by Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Otun Olubadan;Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, Balogun of Ibadan; Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Osi Olubadan; Oba Olubunmi Dada-Isioye, Osi Balogun; Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ashipa Olubadan; Oba Dauda Abiodun Azeez, Ashipa Balogun; and High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin, Ekerin Balogun.
Other dignitaries at the event were Mogajis, Baales, religious leaders, traders, artisans, traditional office holders and well-wishers.
Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland
30/9/ 2024
