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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has given his approval for the promotion of 11 Ibadan High Chiefs to the esteemed position of beaded crown Obas.
This move comes after the governor recently signed the Chieftaincy Amendment Bill into law, which grants him the autonomy to confer beaded crowns and coronets to chiefs in the state. The bill had previously been passed by the state House of Assembly.
The High Chiefs who have been selected for this prestigious promotion include Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin; Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Ladoja; Otun Balogun, Tajudeen Ajibola; Osi Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole; Osi Balogun, Lateef Adebimpe; Ashipa Olubadan, Biodun Kola-Daisi; Ashipa Balogun, Kola Adegbola; Ekerin Olubadan, Hamidu Ajibade; Ekerin Balogun, Olubunmi Isioye; Ekarun Olubadan, Bayo Akande; and Ekarun Balogun, Abiodun Azeez.
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A reliable source within the government, who shared this information with our correspondent, revealed that the governor has given his consent to the promotion. The official installation of the high chiefs as traditional rulers is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 7, 2023.
The recommendation for this promotion came from the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who holds the authority to prescribe and consent to such matters. It is believed that the governor’s approval is a result of the Olubadan’s recommendation.
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According to the source, the delay in this elevation is due to previous attempts made during the administration of the late former governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Although Ajimobi had good intentions, the approach taken at that time was flawed, with decisions made hastily within a short timeframe. The source expressed that it is unfortunate to witness other Obas from different regions holding higher positions than the High Chiefs of Ibadanland. This situation has often led to the High Chiefs being perceived as mere chiefs, diminishing their significance. The source commended the governor for his support of this elevation, emphasizing that it is a positive decision that will rectify the existing disparities