The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, has warned Mogajis and Baales to avoid land dispute matters.
Oba Olakulehin gave the warning during the installation of six new Mogajis and five Baales.
The installation was held Monday, September 30, at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo Ibadan, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Mr Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade.
Those installed as Mogajis included Mr. Adeyemi Sikiru Soladoye as Mogaji Apabiekun family, Ita- Olukoyi, Labo area; Mr. Kazeem Akinro who became Mogaji of Oluyege family, Oje Eleni; Alhaji Ganiyu Abiola Jimoh Odegbemi who emerged as Mogaji of Odugbemi family, Agbede Adodo area; Alhaji Ahmed Ishola Olohuntoyin who became Mogaji of Akinsinde Akindawonru compound, Idikan area and Surveyor Owolabi Olanrewaju Adedeji who was installed as Mogaji of Otin family, Idi Arere area.
The new Baales included Dr. Adegboyega Moshood Makinde, who was installed as Baale of Olokuta village in Oluyole Local Government Area; Chief Mufutau Abonde who became Baale of Mokola community in Ibadan North Local Government Area; Prince Oderinlo Ismael Adedolapo Ajani who became Baale of Isebo village in Egbeda Local Government Area and Mr. Rasaki Afeez Temitope who emerged as Baale of Orankan Balogun Village in Akinyele Local Government Area.
Oba Olakulehin, who spoke through the Ashipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, also enjoined the newly installed Mogajis and Baales to be of good conduct in their respective domains.
The monarch, while speaking further, noted that the new Mogajis and Baales are the representatives of the Olubadan and the Olubadan-in-council, and should mind their behaviours so as not to tarnish the image of Ibadanland.
“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 Take note that the honour being bestowed on you, if abused, can be withdrawn,” the monarch said.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 event was witnessed by members of Olubadan-in-council, including the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja; Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola and Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko.
Others were Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Dada-Isioye; Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Dauda Abiodun Azeez and Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.
Other dignitaries at the event were Mogajis, Baales, religious leaders, traders, artisans, traditional office holders and well wishers.
