Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, has again, promoted six traditional chiefs in the Balogun Line.
This was as he charged the newly-elevated traditional title holders to use their new positions for the progress and development of Ibadanland.
Speaking at the event, held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Friday, Oba Olakulehin said 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 Ibadanland in all areas of human endeavors.
“Let your elevation serve as a call for more commitment and service to the development of Ibadanland,” Oba Olakulehin said.
During the promotion, the Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde decorated the elevated chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves.
The beneficiary chiefs included Chief Wasiu Delodun Adegboyega Ajimobi (promoted from Ayingun Balogun to Ikolaba Balogun of Ibadanland); Chief Mikail Olawoyin Orogunmodi (from Aare Ago Balogun to Asaaju Balogun of Ibadanland) and Chief Taofeek Ayoade (from Lagunna Balogun to Ayingun Balogun Ibadanland).
Others were Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola (from Oota Balogun to Aare Ago Balogun of Ibadanland); Chief Nureni Akanbi (from Aare Egbe Omo Balogun to Lagunna Balogun of Ibadanland) and Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu (from Gbonka Balogun to become Oota Balogun of Ibadanland).
Present at the event were members of the Olubadan-in-Council, including the Otun Olubadan, Oba Rashidi 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 and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.
Also present at the event were mogajis, baales, political office holders, market men and women as well as religious leaders, among others.
