Olubadan Nominates Three Mogajis to Fill Vacancies in Ibadan Traditional Hierarchy
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has nominated three Mogajis as part of efforts to fill vacancies created in the traditional hierarchy following the death of a High Chief and other chiefs.
The nominations were made in consultation with the Olubadan-in-Council, according to a statement issued by the Administrative Secretary, Olubadan-in-Line Traditional Chiefs, Sanusi Akinkunmi, and made available to PUNCH Online on Monday.
The nominated Mogajis are businessman and philanthropist, Mogaji Wole Arisekola; Mogaji Kabiru Ademola Makinde; and Mogaji Charles Durosaro.
The statement said the nominations followed the “glorious exit to glory of a High Chief and some other Chiefs,” which resulted in vacancies in the lines of succession within the Olubadan traditional system.
It stated that the nomination of the three Mogajis was part of preparations to fill the vacant positions and maintain the established succession structure of the Ibadan traditional institution.
The statement read in part, “Following the glorious exit to glory of a High Chief and some other Chiefs, some positions in the lines of succession have become vacant.
“In preparation for filling these vacancies, His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, in consultation with the Olubadan-in-Council, has nominated three Mogajis. They are Mogaji Kabiru Ademola Makinde, Mogaji Charles Durosaro and Mogaji Wole Arisekola.
“The nomination for the remaining one vacant position shall be decided and announced in due course.”
The traditional institution added that further directives would be issued by the Olubadan regarding the date and arrangements for the official installation ceremony of the newly nominated Mogajis.
The latest development further highlights the importance of the Mogaji institution in Ibadanland, where Mogajis traditionally serve as heads of family compounds and constitute an important part of the traditional succession structure.
The Olubadan-in-Council plays a significant role in the administration of Ibadanland’s traditional institution, with chiefs advancing through established lines and ranks as they progress towards the Olubadan throne.
With three of the vacant positions now addressed, attention is expected to shift to the remaining vacant position and the forthcoming installation ceremony, which will formally usher the nominees into their respective traditional roles.