Monarchy
Olubadan Advises New Chiefs On Traditional Values
Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has advised newly promoted chiefs in Ibadan to uphold the traditional values of the city.
He gave the advice at the weekend during the promotion of two Mogajis, who joined the Balogun chieftaincy line.
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.
The promotion of the two Mogajis to join the Balogun chieftaincy line, according to the monarch, was done in line with the vacancies in the Balogun chieftaincy line, The Nation reported.
Oluwo of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Labosinde, during the promotion, decorated the two chiefs with the traditional ‘Akoko’ leaves. Oba Olakulehin enjoined the chiefs to uphold the traditional values of the ancient city of Ibadanland.
The Olubadan, who said Ibadan had 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.
He said: “I congratulate the two of you over 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.”
The event, held at Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo Ibadan, was attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, among whom were Otun Olubadan, Oba Rashidi 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 Adewoyin.
Other dignitaries were Mogajis, Baales, religious leaders, traders, artisans and traditional office holders.
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