Olubadan nominates three Mogajis

Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has initiated a process to fill vacant positions within the traditional hierarchy by nominating three individuals. This move comes after the "glorious exit to glory" of a High Chief and several other chiefs, creating openings in the succession lines of the Olubadan traditional system.

“

Following the glorious exit to glory of a High Chief and some other Chiefs, some positions in the lines of succession have become vacant. In preparation for filling these vacancies, His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, in consultation with the Olubadan-in-Council, has nominated three Mogajis.

The nominations, made in consultation with the Olubadan-in-Council, include Wole Arisekola, identified as the publisher of The Street Journal Newspaper, a businessman, and philanthropist. Also nominated are Kabiru Makinde and Charles Durosaro. According to a statement released by Sanusi Akinkunmi, the Administrative Secretary of the Olubadan-in-Line Traditional Chiefs, the nomination for one remaining vacant position will be decided and announced in due course.

The Olubadan administration indicated that further directives from the Oba would be issued regarding the date and arrangements for the official installation ceremonies. The current nominations are part of Ibadan's distinctive traditional chieftaincy structure, where Mogajis, who traditionally head family compounds, play a crucial role in the succession process to higher titles.

“

The nomination for the remaining one vacant position shall be decided and announced in due course.

The Olubadan-in-Council is central to the traditional administration and succession planning in Ibadanland, guiding chiefs through established ranks toward the Olubadan throne. The process underscores the importance of maintaining the traditional leadership structure amidst recent losses.

“

We await further directives from Kabiyesi regarding the date and arrangements for the official installation ceremony.