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  • Olubadan stops purported installation of Iyalode of Oyo state

    Olubadan stops purported installation of Iyalode of Oyo state

    The Olubadan-in-council has declared the planned inauguration of the Iyalode of Oyo state by a group of individuals as illegal.

    The council noted that such a title is illegal and unknown to the spirit of Ibadan Chieftaincy laws.

    The council gave the order during its meeting presided over by the Olubadan of Ibadanland,, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

    The Olubadan-in-Council has condemned the proposed inauguration of the “Iyalode of Oyo State” by a group of individuals, declaring it illegal and contrary to the Ibadan Chieftaincy Laws. 

    Presiding over a two-hour meeting in Ibadan, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, alongside council members, rejected the proliferation of unauthorized chieftaincy titles.

    The meeting was attended by notable figures, including the Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Ladoja; Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola; and other high-ranking chiefs. 

    The meeting which lasted for two hours was attended by other members of the Olubadan-in-council including; Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Dada-Isioye, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Dauda Abiodun Azeez, Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Hamidu Ajibade and Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.

    The council directed the suspension of all chieftaincy installations, including one scheduled for November 28, 2024, at Mapo Hall, urging groups to refrain from unauthorized activities to maintain peace in the city. 

    Additionally, the council emphasized that only titles conferred with the Olubadan palace’s knowledge would be officially recognized.

    It also advised market men and women in Ibadan to focus on their trade and avoid political disputes that could disrupt the harmony of the ancient city.

    “Information brought to the attention of the Olubadan-in-council has it that some unscrupulous elements among the market leaders in the ancient city have perfected plans to install Iyalode of Oyo state.

    “Iyalode is a traditional title which is not a toy in the hands of any group of people.

    “Such installation is illegal and unknown to Oyo state chiefs law 2000 and Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration. The appointment of Iyalode is an exclusive preserve of the people of the town under the leadership of their traditional ruler who is the consenting and presiding authority.

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    “Each town or city has its own Iyalode, that position is a traditional title that is peculiar to each town. It is not an honorary title that can be dashed out to anyone. Are they saying that the Iyalode of Ibadanland, High Chief (Mrs)Theresa Laduntan Oyekanmi who waited for 42 years to become Iyalode of Ibadanland to be answerable to an individual who was just handpicked from the street by a faceless group of people?

    “We called on the security agencies in the state to arrest and apprehend the sponsors and beneficiaries of this illegal act”, the monarch said.

    After the meeting, the monarch also installed some Mogajis and Baales, where he urged the new title holders not to engage in land grabbing or any act of misconduct.

    Oba Olakulehin who spoke through the Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin advised the newly installed traditional title holders not to turn themselves into lords over their subjects.

  • Iyalode line pays homage to Olubadan designate, Oba Olakulehin

    Iyalode line pays homage to Olubadan designate, Oba Olakulehin

    Members of the Iyalode Line in Ibadan traditional council have paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin at his Alalubosa residence, following his nomination last Friday by Ibadan kingmakers.

    The visit, according to a delegation led by the Otun Iyalode, Chief (Mrs) Amudalat Adekunle, was to pay their respects and congratulate the Olubadan designate on his nomination.

    She said members of the Iyalode line were at Olakulehin’s residence to pay respects and congratulate him on his nomination.

    She noted: “We also offer our thanksgiving to God and express our best wishes for his good health and long life as he prepares to ascend the throne of his forefathers.”

    Other members on the Iyalode entourage are Chief (Mrs) Taye Soyege – Balogun Iyalode,  Chief (Mrs) Yewande Durosaro – Osi Iyalode, Chief (Mrs) Priscilla Omowale Kuye – Asipa Iyalode, Chief (Mrs ) Kudirat Adeleke – Ekeren Iyalode, Chief (Mrs) Rashidat Olarenwaju Otiti – Agbaakin  Iyalode, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Remilekun Adegoke – Oota Iyalode,  Chief (Mrs ) Alhaja Tawakalitu Sarafadeen Alli – Aregbe Omo Iyalode, Chief (Mrs) Alhaja Monsurat Alaga – Ajia Iyalode, Chief (Mrs) Onibiyo Scott – Jagun Iyalode

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    Prince Olasunmbo Owolabi while responding on behalf of the Olubadan designate and Olakulehin’s family,  thanked the leader and members of the Iyalode line for the thoughtfulness of their visit, noting that they are the first set of organized visitors to the Olubadan designate post nomination.

    Meanwhile, the Oyo State Government has confirmed receipt of the nomination of HRM Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan as presented by Ibadan Kingmakers.

  • Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson to be buried Dec 8

    Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson to be buried Dec 8

    The family of Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson, has disclosed the details of her funeral.

    The Nation reported that the Iyalode died on October 28, at the age of 72.

    The deceased’s media assistant, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, said in a statement that the final funeral preparations will happen in December.

    Kayode-Adedeji, also disclosed that a committee was also set up to fine-tune the programme of events for the burial of Lawson, a renowned educationist, and entrepreneur, who died on October 28.

    He said the Central Planning Committee of the burial is headed by Sanya Abiola, while other members include Tayo Akintayo, Sesan Bankole, and Akin Jiboku.

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    The statement reads: “The family meeting is chaired by music legend, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, added other members of the Central Planning Committee, Akinola Lawson, Babalola Lawson, Oreoluwa Obey-Fabiyi, and Taiwo Jiboku.

    “The burial arrangement as concluded by the committee will commence with various activities from December 1 to 6, designated for various groups, associations, and professional bodies to celebrate the deceased.

    “Service of songs will be held December 7, at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, the funeral service will be held December 8, at St. James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, Ogun State, which will be followed with interment strictly for the family members of the deceased.”

  • 10 things to know about late Iyalode Alaba Lawson

    10 things to know about late Iyalode Alaba Lawson

    The Iyalode of Yorubaland Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson is dead.

    The Executive Secretary of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture(ABEOCCIMA), AbdulRahman Maku disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

    Here are ten things to know about the late Iyalode:

    1. Chief Alaba Lawson was born on January 18, 1951.

    2. She was born into born into the Jiboku-Taiwo family of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State

    3. She got her diploma in education at St. Nicholas Montessori Teachers’ Training College at Prince’s Gate, England in 1973

    4. She started her teaching career in 1969 at Children House School, Ibara and taught at Queen’s Gate Montessori Nursery School and Mill Hill Nursery and Junior School before she later came back to Nigeria in 1977

    5. She later established a trading/distributing firm known as Capricorn Stores Ltd, between 1968 and 1996.

    6. She became the President of the Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce in 1995

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    7. She later became the President of Ogun Council of Chambers of Commerce 2000 till 2002.

    8. On May 25, 2017, Alaba became the first woman to be elected President of National Association Of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines And Agriculture (NACCIMA)

    9. Chief Lawson was also the President pro-tempore of the Forum of Female Traditional Rulers in Nigeria.

    10. She also served as chairman of the board of the Governing Council, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun State.

  • BREAKING: Iyalode of Yorubaland Alaba Lawson dies

    BREAKING: Iyalode of Yorubaland Alaba Lawson dies

    The Iyalode of Yorubaland Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson is dead. 

    The Executive Secretary of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture(ABEOCCIMA), AbdulRahman Maku disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. 

    Maku stated that Chief Lawson passed in the early hours of Saturday, adding that the family would announce the burial arrangement later. 

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    Until her death, Chief (Mrs) Lawson was a businesswoman, past President of Nigeria Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and proprietress of Lawson Group of Schools, Abeokuta. 

    Details Shortly…