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  • Tributes for Olubadan at lying-in-state

    Tributes for Olubadan at lying-in-state

    Tributes have continued to pour in for the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, at a lying-in-state at Igbo-Elerin Grammar School.

    The body of the late monarch departed the Department of Anatomy, University of Ibadan (UI), at 8:15am and arrived at the school at 11:15am.

    It was accompanied by his widow, children and other well-wishers.

    The late Oba Odulana was born in Igbo-Elerin on April 14, 1914 and was a co-founder of the Igbo-Elerin Grammar School in 1957.

    Governor Abiola Ajimobi described late Olubadan as a revered monarch, who was one of the educated monarchs in Ibadan and a national figure.

    Ajimobi who was represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Gbade Ojo, said the late Olubadan was not only a king, but a former minister and lawmaker.

    He said: “He was also a progressive and that is why he appreciated the forward looking Ajimobi administration and that is why he gave him the chieftaincy title of Atunluse of Ibadaland.

    “He supported the governor’s urban renewal project. Oba Odulana lived a meaningful life and he contributed immensely to the development, not only of Ibadan land, but of Oyo State and Nigeria, and that is why he is worthy of emulation.”

    The school head, Pastor Adeniran Adesoji, described him as an educationist, disciplinarian, valiant soldier and politician.

    He said the late monarch was a seasoned administrator and a dynamic royal father.

    “We were touched and shocked not because of his death but for the fact that we thought he was going to rule Ibadan land for the next 100 years! But who are we to question God?

    “Oba Samuel Odugade I, your demise reminds one of the vanity of life. You have laboured and work harder for the uplift and development of humanity and this school is a living statement.

    “Igbo-Elerin will never forget its founding father. You are gone but we believe your children will continue your philanthropic gesture, especially to Igbo-Elerin Grammar School, Bamgbola, Ibadan and humanity in general.”

    The President of Igbo-Elerin Old Boys Association, Olasunkanmi Makinde, thanked the government for honouring the monarch with a state burial.

    “He is the last facilitator and mobiliser of this school. Until his last breath, he contributed immensely to the development of this school. He donated a generator and drilled a borehole for this school,” he said

    Shortly after the tribute, Ojo led a solemn parade.

    In his vote of thanks, the son of the late monarch, Prince Gbade Lana, described the honour by the community as a reflection of the love the community has for his father.

    He said:” We are all over-whelmed by this great reception accorded on him by the Igbo-Elerin community. On behalf of our family, we thank you all for this honour, God will also honour you all. You have really shown a sense of appreciation for all he has done for this school and community.”

  • Olubadan: A man worthy of emulation, says Ajimobi

    Olubadan: A man worthy of emulation, says Ajimobi

    Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday described the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade, as a man who lived a meaningful life worthy of emulation in all spheres.

    Ajimobi, who was represented by Deputy Governor Moses Adeyemo, spoke at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, during the service of songs organised in honour of the late monarch.

    The monarch, who died on January 19 at 101, after spending nine years on the throne will be buried next Friday with President Muhammadu Buhari expected to attend.

    The governor, in his tribute said: “Everybody knows that Oba Odulana lived a meaningful life and he had contributed immensely to the development, not only of Ibadan land, but of Oyo State and Nigeria. Everybody should emulate him.

    “Based on what people have said about him here, even though most of us here were not born when the testimonies given about him took place, we should all emulate him because one day, everybody would die, whether you are a governor, a deputy governor or whatever.

    “So, let us live our lives as if we are going to die the next day”, the governor urged.

    The Provost of the Cathedral, Ven Adewale Adebiyi, who drew his sermon from Luke 12: 16-22, urged the people to open their hearts to Christ as everyone would be called to account for his deeds anytime he dies.

    Many people also gave testimonies about the late Oba, among them Senior Chief Emiola Adesina, who described the deceased as “an honest, selfless, brave person; lover of his fellow men, a devour Christian and a disciplinarian”.

    Another Senior Chief, Lateef Oyelade spoke of Oba Odulana’s sterling attitude worthy of emulation.

    He disclosed that when he crossed from the Seriki Line to the Olubadan Line, he had to give certain amount of money to all the existing chiefs, but that the deceased who was then a senior chief declined collecting his.

    In attendance were Rev Segun Okubadejo, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, High Chief Lekan Balogun, High Chief Eddy Oyewole, Dr. Lekan Are, Amb Olu Sanu, among many others.

  • No secret burial for Olubadan

    No secret burial for Olubadan

    The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade, will be displayed.

    The burial committee has said the monarch’s body will be laid in state to prove that his body is intact.

    The committee chairman, who is a former Secretary to the State Government, Olalekan Alli, said the late Oba Odugade was a devout Christian, who lived his life to serve God and humanity, adding that his body would be displayed in three locations.

    The committee also includes the head of service, special advisers, permanent secretaries, representatives of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, representatives of the Olubadan-in-Council and other government officials from the 11 local government areas in Ibadan.

    Alli said the committee consulted all stakeholders before coming up with the nine days activities starting from February 5 -14.

    Reading out the programme, he said: “On February 5, there would be Jumat prayer at Oja’ba Central Mosque. On Sunday, a service of songs will hold at Cathedral Church of St Peters, Aremo.

    “On February 8, the body will lie in state at Igbo-Elerin Grammar School. The following day, there will be a symposium at the University of Ibadan.

    “On February 10, there will be a lying in state and tribute at Mapo Hall. On February 11, another lying in state organised by the government will hold at House of Chiefs Secretariat.

    “On February 12, there will be a funeral service and reception for guests at the Recreation Centre, Ibadan and on February 14 thanksgiving at Cathedral of St Peters, Aremo.”

    Alli appealed to all Ibadan residents to be peaceful during the ceremonies.

    “It is the wish of the government that our departed monarch, deserving of our honour and celebration, is given a befitting burial in line with our positive pace-setting cognomen,” he said

     

  • Obasanjo holds close door meeting with Olubadan designate

    Obasanjo holds close door meeting with Olubadan designate

    Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo held a closed door meeting with the Olubadan-designate, High Chief Saliu Akanmu Adetunji in his palace at Popoyemoja.

    Obasanjo who led other dignitaries to the home of the Olubadan designate, arrived in company of Alhaji Lateef Gbadamosi, a Federal Commissioner for National Population Commission on Monday.

    He however went into a closed door meeting with the Olubadan designate that lasted only for about five minutes during which it was gathered that important and private issues were discussed.

    The former president who emerged from the close door meeting beaming with smiles, Obasanjo was dressed in butter colour guinea brocade with brown cap and shoe to match, later entered into his waiting black Prado Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV), and left the Chief Adetunji’s residence afterward.

    Also, a delegation of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar visited the Oba-elect on Sunday evening.

    The delegation which was led by Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin also brought good wishes from the eminent royal father.

    Earlier, former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide also came to visit High Chief Adetunji.

  • Olubadan: Court to hear motion seeking to stop appointment

    Olubadan: Court to hear motion seeking to stop appointment

    An Oyo State High Court, Ibadan on Thursday fixed Feb. 16 for hearing in a motion seeking to stop the Olubadan-in-Council from appointing the new Olubadan of Ibadan land.

    Justice Muktar Abimbola fixed the date at the resumed hearing of a case filed by Chief Adebayo Oyediji and others against the state government, the Council and other contending lines to Olubadan throne.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyediji of Seriki Chieftancy line is claiming that it is the turn of their line to produce the next Olubadan, following the death of Oba Samuel Odunlana.

    The plaintiff is challenging the alleged consistent occupation of the throne by the Olubadan chieftaincy line and the Balogun Chieftaincy line.

    When the case came up on Thursday, lawyer to the Olubadan-in-Council, Mr Micheal Lana informed the court that he was just coming into the matter for the first time.

    Lana said that he needed time to react to the motion and prayed for an adjournment.

    Mr Abideen Adediran, the lawyer to the plaintiff, however, opposed the application for adjournment, arguing that his motion has been served on the respondents since Jan.14.

    Adediran said the respondents ought to have filed their counter-motion.

    He alleged that the respondents were seeking the adjournment to delay hearing in the motion and fill the position of Olubadan before the next hearing date.

    The lawyer drew the attention of the court to its subsisting order of interim injunction restraining the respondents from filling any of vacant high chief positions of and the Olubadan.

    He alleged that the Olubadan and the Balogun lines had disobeyed the order of the court by filling all the vacant high chief positions -“Ekerin’’, “Asipa’’, “Otun’’ and “Osi’’.

    Adediran prayed the court to set aside all the purported appointments.

    Other respondents in the suit are Chief Adeleke Ajani, Chief Saliu Adetunji and Chief Busari Alarape.

  • Olubadan’s righteous life, a reason for his longevity, says CAC President

    Olubadan’s righteous life, a reason for his longevity, says CAC President

    The President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, Pastor Abraham Akinosun, has described the late Olubadan of of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odugade Odulana I, as a righteous monarch who lived a fulfilled life.

    The cleric noted that the late monarch’s virtuous life made it possible for him to become a centenarian.

    Akinosun spoke during acondolence visit to the family of the late monarch. He was accompanied by the church executives.

    According to him, Oba Odulana lived a fulfilled life as a great traditional ruler who enjoyed the grace of God in all spheres.

    Akinosun said: “He was so favoured to ascend the throne at an advanced age and by the time of his passing on, he was comparatively one of the largest-reigning Olubadan, after the late Oba (Pastor) Isaac Babalola Akinyele, who happened to be the first President of the church. “

    He added that late Oba Odulana was also favoured by God to make Ibadan and other Oyo State towns to enjoy peace and  development.

    The cleric as well described the late monarch as a perfection of virtues who held fast to his integrity, righteousness and justice and a reason God has endowed him with long life as a rare breed who was one of the privileged few whose lives spanned a whole century and crossed into a second century.

    He said this shows that God was with him during his lifetime on earth just like He was with Biblical Abraham saying everyone must deduce a lesson from the late Olubadan to live an upright, happy and contented life as a way to live to a full old age just like the late Olubadan.

    He added that devil is behind the occasional outbreak of many newly discovered and almost incurable illnesses such as Ebola Virus disease, Lassa fever, Marburg fever, bird flu and many of their likes.

  • Buhari to attend Olubadan’s funeral

    Buhari to attend Olubadan’s funeral

    President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the forthcoming funeral of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odungade.

    Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimola, disclosed this to State House correspondents after meeting President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.

    He also declared that claim by the Otun Seriki of Ibadan, Chief Adebayo Oyediji , to be  the next Olubadan of Ibadanland was an exercise in futility.

    He said: “My mission here basically is to see Mr. President and intimate him of the recent transition of the Olubadan who passed away a couple of days ago.

    “We had to wait for the traditional message from the palace before we could convey this to the President. I am glad that I have been able to convey it. You may even ask why conveying such to the President, at least he was just an Olubadan?

    “If you know, the Olubadan is not an ordinary King. Apart from the fact that he worked for the Federal Government, he was once a Minister of Labour under Alhaji Tafawa Balewa‘s government when he was prime minister, he worked as a parliamentarian and a minister.

    “He was part of the delegation to Britain for the Nigerian Conference, therefore, he was a national figure, hence he was honoured with a CFR. He contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria, so he stood out as a king.

    “I am glad to say that having seen the President, he has assured me that he would be attending the burial ceremony.”

     

     

  • ’Odulana was fourth longest serving Olubadan’

    ’Odulana was fourth longest serving Olubadan’

    •Oyo lawmakers pay tributes to late monarch

    Eldest son of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana, Prof Femi Lana, yesterday said his father was the fourth longest-serving monarch of the ancient city.

    Lana, who spoke when he hosted the management of the University of Ibadan (UI), led by Prof Idowu Olayinka, at the Monatan home of the late Oba, said the family was grateful to God that it did not have to take their father from one hospital to another before his death.

    The expert noted that it was by God’s grace his father lived for over 100 years.

    He urged Ibadan residents to pray for the family, adding that their patriarch would be sorely missed.

    Prof Olayinka recalled that the late monarch visited the vice-chancellor’s office the last time he was at the institution.

    He said: “The late Olubadan was one of the natives who were instrumental to the release of the land on which the institution was built to the colonial government.

    “Right from the beginning of the institution, he showed tremendous interest in the activities of the institution and will remain one of the towering figures in the history of UI.”

    Describing the late monarch as one of the pillars of the modern Ibadan and Nigeria, Olayinka noted that “even when he was frail in health, he continued to encourage the enthronement of good governance in Nigeria through intellectual discourses and contributions”.

    The senator representing Oyo Central in the National Assembly, Monsurat Sunmonu, described the late Olubadan as a monarch with enviable virtues.

    Oyo Central Senatorial District comprises Lagelu Local Government Area, where Oba Odulana was born and lived till his death on January 19.

    Sunmonu described the late Olubadan as one of her biggest constituents.

    She said: “Oba Odulana was a man of good reputation, a ruler who spent his life serving Ibadan and Nigeria meritoriously. He was a father anyone could rely on because of his forthrightness, courage and candour. He was very popular among his people and Nigeria

    “As one of my highly responsible constituents, Kabiyesi will be sorely missed.”

    Also, a former House of Representatives Minority Whip Babatunde Oduyoye commiserated with Governor Abiola Ajimobi, the family of the Olubadan and Ibadan residents on the death of Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1.

    Oduyoye, who is also the Chairman of the Media Committee of Save Democracy Group Africa and Coordinator of Generation Next, a pressure group, said the news of the frontline monarch’s death came to him as a shock.

    He said rather than mourn him, he urged Ibadan residents to thank God for enabling the late Oba enjoy a good life.

    In a statement in Ibadan, the former lawmaker said:

    “Oba Odulana was a peacemaker, astute administrator, a politician, parliamentarian and an educationist, whose achievements will forever leave indelible marks in the annals of Ibadan history as well as the country.

    “He was a courageous man who protected the dignity of the Olubadan stool and ensured that the traditional institution of the country was well respected and honored.

    “Oba Odulana was a role model. From his days at the House of Assembly and House of Representatives till his time as the Olubadan, his teachings on moral conduct and Christianity will forever be remembered. He was a worthy man whose life will be a source of inspiration to the coming generations.”

     

  • Olubadan to get state burial Feb 12

    Olubadan to get state burial Feb 12

    Oyo State governor , Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has announced that the burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana, will begin on February 6, while his remains would be interred on February 12, in Ibadan, the state capital.

    The governor, who disclosed this during a condolence visit to the Monatan, Ibadan, residence of the deceased, on Friday, said President Muhammad Buhari will be expected to lead other dignitaries to the city for the burial ceremonies.

    He said that the decision was taken by a committee comprising members of the deceased monarch’s family, Olubadan-in-council and the state government to ensure that  the late oba is given a stately farewell.

    The governor said: “We have decided to make it a stately burial and we will set up a committee made up of members of the family, of which I am one, the Olubadan-in-council and government officials. We have agreed that we will commence all activities from February 6 and complete the burial ceremony on the February 12 with the interment. The committee will decide the modus operandi of the ceremonies

    “President Muhammadu Buhari and my fellow governors will top list of dignitaries we will be inviting to give late Oba Odugade a befitting burial. I’m using this medium to solicit the support of Ibadan people both at home and in the Diaspora to join hands with us to make the ceremonies grand.”

    The governor said that the death of the foremost monarch, who he described as his father, was a personal loss to him, adding that the monarch intervened on three different occasions to pave the way for him to become governor.

    He advised future Olubadans to emulate the good characters and humble way of life of the late Oba Odugade Odulana for the continued development, peace and progress of Ibadanland.

  • Olubadan: one throne, many palaces

    Olubadan: one throne, many palaces

    In quick succession, two topmost Ibadan high chiefs and Oba Samuel Odulana passed to the great beyond within three months, paving way for the Olubadan-in-waiting, High Chief Saliu Adetunji. BISI OLADELE writes on the unique Ibadan obaship system that makes access to the throne an all-comers affair and which creates many palaces across the city. The enthronement of a new Olubadan will add Chief Adetunji’s residence to the palatial league, just as this report also looks at the journey to a new N4 billion Olubadan’s palace which is in the works.

    If a prophet had told High Chief Saliu Adetunji on November 5 last year that he would mount the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadan within four months, he would have treated the prophesy with disdain.

    ‘Four months? What will happen to the man on the throne and the two most senior high chiefs?’ He would have queried.

    But when the erstwhile Balogun of Ibadan land, High Chief Sulaimon Omiyale, joined his ancestors on November 7 at the age of 91, and the late Otun Olubadan, High Chief Omowale Kuye, died on 19 of the same month at the age of 87, High Chief Adetunji must have revived his hope of ascending the throne as the 40th Olubadan.

    Today, the sequence of deaths opened the gates for him to ascend the throne.

    Unlike in other Yoruba towns, palaces are scattered across Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. They are artifacts that emanated from former great men who ruled the city across times and ages.

    There is the Oba Ogundipe Palace. There is the Asanke Palace. There is the Adeyemo Palace and there is also the Odulana palace, among others.

    They are visible, reminding indigenes and particularly, younger generations in the families, of their great ancestry.

    Yet, sitting atop the Mapo Hill is the official palace for the throne. Located a few metres away from the historical Mapo Hall, the palace, was, however, only used by Oba Yesusfu Asanke during whose reign it was built in the 1980s. Before and after Oba Ashanke, monarchs in the city ruled their people from the comfort of their homes which they turned to the palace at coronation.

    But the practice of using personal residence as the palace continued after Oba Asanke. All the affairs of the city are deliberated upon in the home-palaces with all members of the Olubadan-in-Council shifting their attendance to any current palace..

    Most palaces are located in the remote communities within the city. They are common around Oja’ba, Oranyan, Irefin, Oke Are, Eleta and Agbadagbudu, except that of Oba Odulana, which was sited at Monatan, a newly developed area along Iwo Road. This was due largely to the fact that Oba Odulana was an elite. He was a Minister of Labour in the First Republic.

    A member of the Olubadan-in-Council, High Chief Lekan Balogun, said the idea of ruling from one’s personal palace has no negative significance in Ibadan land. According to him, it only makes the job convenient for the reigning king.

    Now that the city is preparing to enthrone a new Olubadan, it is certain that another palace will be added to the existing ones, that is, Chief Adetunji’s house in Popo Yemoja. Except the high chief decides to use any other house in an elitist area (if he has), his brown colour, two-storey building tucked in the heart of the densely populated hinterland, will serve as the new palace for the Ibadan monarch.

    Yet, the situation may give way as elite indigenes of the city have launched a N4billion palace for their king. The elite, under the auspices of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) launched the project two years ago.

    The council’s former National President, Chief Bayo Oyero, explained that the palace complex sits on a six acre expanse of land atop the popular Agala hill at the centre of the town. The hill is adjacent the University College Hospital (UCH) in the city.

    According to Oyero, the modern palace is a cluster of structures which will be part of what he called the “Olubadan Palace Complex.” The complex consists of social facilities, including a clinic, guest house, museum and a library, among others.

    The community leader said the complex would be built in phases, stressing that the ongoing first phase costs at least N2 billion.

    He sad: “It has been a major concern and major focus for CCII for a long time. Ibadan House, which serves as CCII office, was built on part of the piece of land earmarked for the Olubadan Complex. The cost runs into billions and we will build in phases. The first phase will cost about N2 billion. We have other facilities such as a church, a mosque, a swimming pool, police station and all conveniences – all within the palace complex.”

    When completed, the palace will offer a clear and good view of the city as the hill is centrally located. It also borders a modern residential estate which grew on the hill in the early 1990s. The combination of all these features will make the palace perhaps the most modern in Nigeria.

    The Olubadan throne

    Accession to the throne of the Olubadan is as unique as the city. Unlike in other Yoruba towns where only few, specific ruling houses produce the king, the Olubadan throne is open to all Ibadan indigenes who are able to rise across the traditional ladder.

    In the unique system, every compound nominates a distinguished son for the Mogaji chieftaincy title. Hence all compounds have at least, a Mogaji. Then, the Olubadan-in-Council, which is made up of the monarch and the high chiefs, can promote any Mogaji to Jagun. This promotion puts the man on the ladder to the Olubadan throne from two lines: Otun Olubadan and Balogun. Promotion to higher cadres occurs only when an occupant of any of the positions dies.

    From the Jagun, candidates climb 21 steps before emerging as the Olubadan on the Otun Olubadan line, while candidates climb 22 other steps on the Balogun line.

    This system accounts for the reason the throne is open to all indigenes and prevents unhealthy contest for the throne as the next Olubadan is already well known by virtue of their chieftaincy titles. Accession is rotated between the two lines. When an Olubadan dies, one of the topmost chiefs from both lines ascends the throne based on the principle of rotation. For instance, Oba Odulana ascended the throne from the Otun line. Hence, the new Balogun of Ibadan land, High Chief Adetunji, is his successor.

    But the system also leaves the throne occupied by old men, most times, octogenarians and nonegerians, unlike in other Yoruba towns where young men stand a chance.

    Interestingly, some top partisan politicians are currently close to the throne. They are the current  Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, High Chief Lekan Balogun and The Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja.

    While Balogun is a former senator and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladoja is a former governor of the state and Leader of the Accord Party in Oyo State.

    The Olubadan-in-the-waiting

    Alhaji Saliu Akanmu Adetunji is a music producer and marketer. The high chief rose from being an apprentice tailor to owning a record label.

    Adetunji, an octogenarian, is the proprietor of three music marketing companies – Omo Aje Sound Studio, Adetunji Label and Babalaje Record which he founded 55 years ago

    He became Mogaji in 1976 and later rose to become Jagun Balogun (the first line on the Balogun rung) in 1978. He was promoted to the rank of Balogun of Ibadan land on January 1, only for the throne to become vacant 18 days later.

    Adetunji discovered and promoted many popular Yoruba musicians, including Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde (K1).

    Before K1, Babalaje already had Salami Balogun, Alhaji Amoda Shijuade, Dauda Epo Akara, Saka Layigbade, and many more on his record label.

    He was a tailor for many years, sewing both native and English dresses until the late Badejo Okunsanya patronised him at Agarawu area of Lagos. Okusanya had told him to call ‘alaaru’ (market load movers) to help carry the clothes he bought from young Adetunji. But to his surprise, he delivered it himself. Dazed by the gesture as his houseboy had always used ‘alaaru’ whenever he was sent on errand, he prayed for Adetunji: “whatever you lay your hands upon shall prosper.”

    Okusanya was said to have later selected different old records for him to be playing at work so as to entertain his customers who came to sew, but to Adetunji’s surprise, the customers were buying the record from him.

    In one of his interviews, Adetunji said: “I sold out everything and I took the money back to him and this was in 1960. Then he revealed to me that he and my dad started the business in 1940. So, he took me to other marketers who sold records. That was how I started till date.”

    The steps

    1. Otun Olubadan/Balogun of Ibadabland
    2. Osi Olubadan/Otun Balogun
    3. Ashipa Olubadan/Osi Balogun
    4. Ekerin Olubadan/Ashipa Balogun
    5. Ekarun-un Olubadan/Ekerin Balogun
    6. Abese Olubadan/Ekarun-un Balogun
    7. Maye Olubadan/Abese Balogun
    8. Ekefa Olubadan/Maye Balogun
    9. Agbaakin Olubadan/Ekefa Balogun
    10. Aare Alaasa Olubadan/Agbaakin Balogun
    11. Ikolaba Olubadan/Aare Alasa Balogun
    12. Asaju Olubadan/Iklaba Balogun
    13. Ayingun Olubadan/Asaju Balogun
    14. Aare-Ago Olubadan/Ayingun Balogun
    15. Laguna Olubadan/Aare-Ago Balogun
    16. Oota Olubadan/Laguna Balogun
    17. Aregbe-Omo Olubadan/Oota Balogun
    18. Gbonkaa Olubadan/Aregbe-Omo Balogun
    19. Aare-Onibon Olubadan/Gbonkaa Balogun
    20. Bada Olubadan/Aare Onibon Balogun
    21. Ajia Olubadab/Bada Balogun
    22. Jagun Olubadan/Ajia Balogn
    23. Jagun Balogun (balogun line only).

    Baales and Olubadans till date

    1. Lagelu (Date unknown)
    2. Baale Maye Okunade (1820-1830)
    3. Baale Oluyedun (1830-1835)
    4. Baale Lakanle (1836-1836)
    5. Basorun Oluyole (1836-1850)
    6. Baale Oderinlo Opeagbe (1850-1851)
    7. Baale Oyesile Olugbode (1851-1864)
    8. Basorun Ogunmola (1864-1867)
    9. Balogun Beyioku Akere 1 (1867-1869)
    10. Baale Orowusi (1869-1871)
    11. Aare Latoosa (1871-1885)
    12. Balogun Ajayi Osungbekun (1885-1893)
    13. Baale Fijabi 1 (1893-1895)
    14. Baale Osuntoki Olosun (1895-1897)
    15. Basorun Fajimi (1897-1902)
    16. Baale Masaderin (1902-1904)
    17. Baale Dada Opadere (1904-1907)
    18. Basorun Sunmonu Apanpa (1907-1910)
    19. Baale Akintayo Awanibaku Elenpe (1910-1912)
    20. Baale Irefin (1912-1914)
    21. Baale Shittu (1914-1925)
    22. Baale Oyewole Aiyejenku (1925-1930)
    23. Oba Okunola Abass Alesinloye (1930-1946)
    24. Oba Fagbinrin Akere 2 (1946-1946)
    25. Oba Oyetunde 1 (1946-1946)
    26. Oba Akintunde Bioku (1947-1948)
    27. Oba Fijabi 2 (1948-1952)
    28. Oba Memudu Alli-Iwo (1952-1952)
    29. Oba Igbintade Apete (1952-1955)
    30. Oba Isaac Babalola Akinyele (1955-1964)
    31. Oba Yesufu Kobiowu (1964-1964)
    32. Oba Salawu Akanbi Aminu (1965-1971)
    33. Oba Shittu Akintola Oyetunde 11 (1972-1976)
    34. Oba Gbadamosi Akanbi Adebimpe (1976-1977)
    35. Oba Daniel Akintayo Akinbiyi (1977-1982)
    36. Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanke (1983-1993)
    37. Oba Emmanuel Adegboyega Adeyemo (1994-1999)
    38. Oba Dr Yinusa Bankole Ogundipe (1999-2007)
    39. Oba Dr Samuel Odulana Odugade 1 (2007-2016).