Olubadan elevates four senior chiefs, other in Balogun line

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday, elevated a new set of chiefs, comprising four Senior Chiefs and one Junior Chief in the Ibadan Balogun line.

Traditional rites at the elevation ceremony, which took place at the new Olubadan palace in Oke Aremo, were performed by the Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde, who decorated the elevated Senior Chiefs and the Junior Chief with traditional Akoko leaves.

Those who advanced on the Olubadan ladder at the event are Senior Chief Samuel Adegboyega Adeniran, who was elevated from Ekefa Balogun to Abese Balogun; Senior Chief Taiwo Anthony Adebayo Oyekan (absent), who was promoted from Agbakin Balogun to Maye Balogun; Senior Chief Raufu Amusa Eleruwere, who climbed from Aare Alaasa Balogun to Ekefa Balogun; Senior Chief Emiola Onideure, who advanced from Ikolaba Balogun to Agbakin Balogun; and Chief (Barrister) Tirimisiyu Arowolo Obisesan (absent), who rose from Asaaju Balogun to Aare Alaasa Balogun.

Oba Olakulehin, while speaking, congratulated the new chiefs on their elevation and used the opportunity to urge them to use their rise in position for the progress, unity, and development of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria at large.

The paramount ruler further admonished the newly elevated traditional title holders to rededicate their lives to the preservation of Yoruba culture as well as improving the quality of life for residents and indigenes of Ibadanland.

His Imperial Majesty also stressed the need for them to remain dedicated and committed in the performance of their duties.

The colourful event was attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, including the Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja; Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko; Osi Balogun, High Chief John Olubunmi Isioye-Dada; Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade; Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin; and Ekaarun Balogun, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.

The event was also witnessed by Mogajis, Baales, political office holders, market men and women, as well as religious leaders.