The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is set to elevate Governor Seyi Makinde’s elder brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde, alongside eight other chiefs in a significant restructuring of the Otun Olubadan line. The promotion ceremony will take place on Friday at the Oke-Aremo Palace in Ibadan North Local Government Area.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Olubadan’s media aide, Adeola Oloko, the event will commence at 11 a.m. and will be attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, the traditional advisory body responsible for the progression of Ibadan’s unique chieftaincy hierarchy.
Olumuyiwa Makinde, an Ibadan-based lawyer, will be elevated from Aare Onibon to Gbonka Olubadan. Another notable promotion is that of renowned engineer and businessman Dotun Sanusi, who will rise from Ajia to Bada Olubadan.
The statement also confirmed that federal lawmaker Akin Alabi will move from Jagun to Ajia Olubadan. However, the expected promotion of Mogajis into the highly competitive Jagun Olubadan title has been suspended until further notice, a development that may stir discussions within Ibadan’s traditional circles.
Other chiefs due for promotion include Chief Dauda Gbadamosi, who will move from Aare Ago to Ayingun Olubadan; Chief William Akande, from Lagunna to Aare Ago Olubadan; Chief Oluyinka Akande, from Oota to Lagunna Olubadan; and Chief Olufemi Ogunwale, from Aare-Egbe Omo to Oota Olubadan.
Additionally, Chief Wasiu Aderoju Alaadorin will be elevated from Gbonka to Aare-Egbe Omo Olubadan, while Chief Abiola Anlamole will progress from Bada to Aare Onibon Olubadan.
