Uphold Ibadan traditional values – Olubadan tells new chiefs

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has enjoined the newly promoted chiefs in Ibadanland to uphold the traditional values of the ancient city.

Olakulehin made this declaration during the promotion of two Mogajis who joined the Balogun chieftaincy line at the weekend.

The event which was held at Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo Ibadan was attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council among whom were; Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Otun Balogun Oba Kola Adegbola, Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.

The new traditional title holders are Chief Adenrele Lekan-Salami who was promoted from Mogaji Oyetunde to Ajia Balogun of Ibadanland and Chief Adewale Abass Kadiri who was elevated from Mogaji Olofa Irefin to Jagun Balogun of Ibadanland.

DAILY POST reports that the promotion of the two Mogajis was done in line with the existing vacancies in the Balogun chieftaincy line.

The Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola Labosinde, decorated the two chiefs with the traditional Akoko leaves during the elevation.

The traditional ruler in his remarks, enjoined the newly promoted chiefs to uphold the traditional values of the ancient city of Ibadanland.

The monarch who said that Ibadan has rich traditional values and cultural heritage appealed to the new chiefs not to relegate the rich cultural values and traditions of Ibadanland to the background.

Olakulehin said, “I congratulate the two of you on your elevation today. You have joined the Balogun chieftaincy line.

“Ibadan has rich traditional values and a strong cultural heritage. I want you to uphold the rich cultural values and traditions in Ibadanland.

“You should remain good ambassadors of our traditional institution. I congratulate both of you once again”.

Uphold Ibadan traditional values – Olubadan tells new chiefs