Babarinde, in a statement on Sunday, said that the traditional system of Ibadan, which had thrived for over two centuries, should be allowed to remain intact.
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The Olubadan-in-Council made the declaration at the end of a special meeting with the Olubadan-designate.
Adewusi, in his reaction to the demise of Olubadan, said the likes of the late Olubadan are not common.
This is contained in a press statement signed and issued by the Atiku Media Office on Friday.
Oba Olakulehin, the next in line, will be crowned following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Thursday.
He stated this when he received members of the National Association of Technologists in Engineering.
The title was conferred on the vice chancellor and five other persons by the Olubadan of Ibadanland on July 31, 2023.
From left, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun; Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly,…
The occasion, his first official function since his coronation, was held at the Olubadan’s ancestral Ali-Iwo palace in Ibadan.
Dr. Adewusi, while congratulating the monarch over his coronation Friday, said Dr. Balogun is a man deeply rooted in the culture of his people, adding that his exploits as an academic, politician and businessman would assist to provide leadership in the traditional way.
Balogun made the pledge in his first public speech shortly after Governir Seyi Makinde of Oyo State presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Office to him as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The Nation is reporting that it learnt from credible sources that the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the installation date.
The chamber, accordingly, observed a minute silence in his honour, following a point of order raised by Senator Teslim Folarin (Oyo Central).
Fidau prayers for Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji on Tuesday
The group alleged in a statement jointly issued in Ibadan by some of its zonal leaders on Wednesday that Abass was imposed on the traders by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has said he has no objection to the return of his embattled high chiefs to the palace once they remove their illegal crowns.
Without innovation, the human race would actually be retrogressing. That is why the Governor’s position on the reform is apt. No one can win an argument against innovation, particularly given the common knowledge that for over 30 years leaders of thoughts and many interested parties in Ibadan have consistently called for the review of the traditional institution of their Oba, the Olubadan, currently occupied by Oba Saliu Adetunji.
Adetunji gave the commendation on Tuesday when the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Ibadan, Maj-Gen Martins Abraham, paid him a visit at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan palace.
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the people of Ibadan and the government of Oyo State on the passing away…
Ajimobi had on Monday disagreed with the Olubadan-in-Council, which is headed by Oba Odulana, for conducting the elevation exercise without presenting the High Chiefs’ medical certificates of fitness