The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will on Friday elevate six High and Senior Chiefs on the Otun Olubadan line, in accordance with the provisions of the Ibadan Chieftaincy Law.
The promotions come as part of the traditional succession process following vacancies created by the enthronement of Oba Ladoja, who ascended the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland after previously serving as Otun Olubadan.
Those scheduled for promotion include Oba Eddy Oyewole, Oba Kola Daisi, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, Oba Adebayo Akande, Senior Chief Lekan Alabi, and Senior Chief Kola Babalola.
Under the new hierarchy, Oba Oyewole will move from Osi Olubadan to Otun Olubadan; Oba Hamidu Ajibade will rise from Ekerin Olubadan to Asipa Olubadan; Oba Adebayo Akande will advance from Ekaarun Olubadan to Ekerin Olubadan; Senior Chief Lekan Alabi will be promoted from Maye Olubadan to Abese Olubadan; while Senior Chief Kola Babalola moves from Abese Olubadan to Ekaarun Olubadan.
The promotion ceremony is scheduled to take place at the newly completed Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in Ibadan North Local Government Area.
According to palace sources, Friday’s event will mark Oba Ladoja’s first major traditional function since his coronation on September 26, 2025.
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