The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, has charged the newly elevated traditional title holders to use their new positions for the development of Ibadanland.
Oba Olakulehin gave the charge during the promotion of six traditional chiefs in the Balogun line.
The event took place at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Friday, September 13.
According to the monarch, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, the promotion was in line with the tradition of ascendancy to the Olubadan stool.
The Olubadan while speaking, said: “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 endeavours.
“Let your elevation serve as a call for more commitment and service to the development of Ibadanland”.
During the promotion, the Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde, decorated the elevated chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves.
The elevated chiefs are: Chief Wasiu Delodun Adegboyega Ajimobi who was promoted from Ayingun Balogun to Ikolaba Balogun of Ibadanland; Chief Mikail Gboyega Olawoyin Orogunmodi who was elevated from Aare Ago Balogun to Asaaju Balogun of Ibadanland and Chief Taofeek Ayoade who moved from Lagunna Balogun to Ayingun Balogun Ibadanland.
Others are Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola who stepped up from Oota Balogun to Aare Ago Balogun of Ibadanland; Chief Nureni Adebayo Akanbi who climbed the ladder from Aare Egbe Omo Balogun to Lagunna Balogun of Ibadanland and Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu who advanced from Gbonka Balogun to become Oota Balogun of Ibadanland.
Gracing the occasion were members of the Olubadan-in-Council among who are 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 and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.
Others were Mogajis, Baales, political office holders, market men and women as well as religious leaders.
