The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1), has promoted six chiefs in the Balogun chieftaincy line.
The elevation, which took place at the Olubadan’s palace, was witnessed by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, family heads, traditional rulers, and government functionaries.
The promoted chiefs include Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, who was elevated from Otun Balogun to Balogun of Ibadanland; Oba Kolawole Adegbola, who moved from Asipa Balogun to Otun Balogun of Ibadanland; and Oba John Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, who was promoted from Ekerin Balogun to Osi Balogun of Ibadanland.
Others who received elevation include Oba Dauda Abiodun Azeez, who moved from Ekarun Balogun to Asipa Balogun of Ibadanland; Senior Chief Akeem Bolaji Adewoyin, who was promoted from Abese Balogun to Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland; and Senior Chief Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, who was elevated from Maye Balogun to Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland.
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The traditional chieftaincy rites were performed by the Oluwo of Ibadanland, and the elevated chiefs were decorated with Akoko leaves.
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