The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), on Monday installed nine Mogajis and two Baales in a traditional ceremony held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
Speaking through High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, the Olubadan congratulated the newly appointed titleholders for their recognition and urged them to be ambassadors of peace and integrity within their communities.
“You are now the accredited representatives of the Olubadan. You must ensure peace reigns in your domains, as no meaningful development can occur without it,” the monarch admonished.
He also warned them against acts that could tarnish the image of the traditional institution, such as land grabbing, insubordination to elders, and oppression of family members.
The event was graced by members of the Olubadan Advisory Council, former Deputy Governor of Oyo State Ambassador Taofik Oladejo Arapaja, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business moguls, and well-wishers.
Newly Installed Mogajis:
Mr. Giwa Adeboye Kamaldeen – Aliiwo Compound, Ibadan North East
Alhaji (Engr.) Kamorudeen Olalekan Adebimpe – Adebimpe Family, Odinjo, Ibadan South East
Alhaji Muritala Iyanda Aloba – Aloba Family, Inalende, Ibadan North
Engr. (Dr.) Kazeem Rabiu – Akinsumbo Compound, Oke-Balogun Opooyeosa, Ibadan North West
Alhaji Kadir Yusuf Farayola – Samonda Family, Ile Samonda, Oje, Ibadan North East
Mr. Olukayode David Oduntan Awise – Oduntan Awise Compound, Oke-Offa, Ibadan North East
Alhaji Abideen Mustapha – Eleko Family, Kososi Street, Idi Arere, Ibadan South West
Mr. Yinusa Taiwo Ibilade Apapa – Apapa Compound, Labiran, Ibadan North East
Alhaji Sholagbade Nureni Oladejo Arapaja – Arapaja Family, Kudeti, Ibadan South West
Newly Installed Baales:
Chief Raimi Ibrahim Edujobi – Edujobi Village, Egbeda Local Government
Mr. Morakinyo Muniru Fagbemi – Fagbemi Village, Akinyele Local Government
