Olubadan Installs Nine Mogajis, Two Baales in Ibadan, Warns Against Land Grabbing, Insubordination, and Urges Peace in Communities
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has issued a stern warning to compound heads (Mogajis) and village heads (Baales) to steer clear of land grabbing and insubordination to family elders.
The monarch gave the warning on Monday during the installation ceremony of nine Mogajis and two Baales held at his palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, the Olubadan emphasized the importance of peace, noting that no meaningful development can take place in any community without it.
Represented by the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Alli, the Olubadan congratulated the newly installed title holders and reminded them of their responsibility as the king’s representatives.
“You are the accredited representatives of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Therefore, you must ensure peace reigns in your domains,” he said. “Desist from any act that can tarnish the image of the traditional institution, such as land grabbing, insubordination to elders, and oppression of family members.”
The new Mogajis include:
- Giwa Kamaldeen – Aliiwo Compound, Ibadan North East
- Kamorudeen Adebimpe – Adebimpe family, Odinjo, Ibadan South East
- Muritala Aloba – Aloba family, Inalende, Ibadan North
- Kazeem Rabiu – Akinsumbo Compound, Oke-Balogun Opooyeosa, Ibadan North West
- Kadir Farayola – Samonda family, Ile Samonda, Oje, Ibadan North East
- Olukayode Oduntan – Oduntan Awise Compound, Oke-Offa, Ibadan North East
- Abideen Mustapha – Eleko family, Kososi Street, Idi Arere, Ibadan South West
- Yinusa Ibilade – Apapa Compound, Labiran, Ibadan North East
- Sholagbade Arapaja – Arapaja family, Kudeti, Ibadan South West
The Baales installed are:
- Raimi Edujobi – Edujobi Village, Egbeda Local Government
- Morakinyo Fagbemi – Fagbemi Village, Akinyele Local Government
Dignitaries at the event included members of the Olubadan Advisory Council, former Deputy Governor Taofik Arapaja, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business figures, and well-wishers.
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