The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, will on Friday, October 23, 2026, elevate nine chiefs on the Balogun line of the Olubadan chieftaincy hierarchy.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place at Oke-Aremo Palace, Ibadan, in accordance with the city’s traditional chieftaincy succession system.
Those scheduled for elevation are Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola, who will move from Aare Ago Balogun to Ayingun Balogun, and Chief Nureni Adebayo Akanbi, who will advance from Lagunna Balogun to Aare Ago Balogun.
Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu will be elevated from Oota Balogun to Lagunna Balogun, while Chief Adegboyegba Taofeek Adegoke will move from Aare Egbe Omo Balogun to Oota Balogun.
Also scheduled for promotion is Chief Monsur Abiola Olatunji Arulogun, who will advance from Gbonka Balogun to Aare Egbe Omo Balogun. Chief Taiwo Ige Akande Odunlami will move from Aare Onibon Balogun to Gbonka Balogun.
Chief Remi Babalola Ogidi will be elevated from Bada Balogun to Aare Onibon Balogun, while Chief Adenrele Lekan Salami will advance from Ajia Balogun to Bada Balogun.
Chief Adewale Abass Kadri will move from Jagun Balogun to Ajia Balogun, leaving the position of Jagun Balogun vacant following the elevations.
