Oba Francis Olushola Alao, known as the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, has broken his silence regarding the recent incident involving former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s outburst. Oba Alao emphasized that his silence and that of his fellow traditional rulers should not be misinterpreted as an act of cowardice. The incident in question occurred during the inauguration of the Iseyin Campus of …
The beauty and importance of the Obaship Institution in Yorùbáland is one of the few reasons Yorùbá traditional systems and values have attracted so much respect and admiration over the years. The institution inspires nothing short of reverence. The magical and legendary feats of Yorùbá obas in times past have also impacted the oral history, with in-depth documentation of historical accomplishments, in the …
Professor Abiodun Gbolagade, a prominent Ibadan chief and the Mogaji of Lato Compound in Oke-Labo, Ibadan, has called for unity among the Mogaji leaders in Ibadanland. He emphasized the importance of setting aside their differences and coming together to advance the progress and development of Ibadanland. Addressing the gathering at the residence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Gbolagade stressed the …
Prince Olawale Semiu Oyebola has emerged as the selected candidate by the kingmakers to ascend the stool of Aseyin of Iseyin, the local government area of Oyo State. This is according to reports emerging from the selection process of the new Aseyin of Iseyin at the king’s palace on Tuesday. The ten kingmakers arrived at the palace at 10 o’clock …
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has taken a decisive step to suspend the annual Egungun festival in Ibadan. The decision came in response to reports of violence, arson, and the looting of shops by unidentified hoodlums who exploited the festival as a cover. The press release, issued on behalf of the monarch by his …
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, has urged adherents of Egungun festival to ensure that this year’s edition is held without thuggery and hooliganism. He spoke yesterday at his Alarere home while playing host to the heads of Egungun cults (Alaagbaas) under the umbrella of Ojesowapo. The monarch, who enjoined the Alaagbaas to help sanitise the festival towards realising …
Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun will from Friday, March 25, fill existing vacancies in the Ibadan Traditional Council, with the promotion of nine chiefs in the Balogun line. The ceremony, which will hold at the ancestral Ali Iwo Palace of the Olubadan, would affect six senior chiefs and three others. The senior chiefs that would be promoted include …
The Oyo State Government has approved March 11 as the date for the installation ceremony of Sen. Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Dr Bashir Olanrewaju. The letter was addressed to Balogun with the titled: “Installation Ceremony: Olubadan of Ibadan”, …
