The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has taken decisive action against two family chiefs, known as Mogajis, suspending them indefinitely over allegations of land grabbing.
The affected chiefs are Kamorudeen Kolawole, Mogaji of the Kukula family in Oke-Ofa Baba Isale, Ibadan North East Local Government Area, and Samsudeen Bello, Mogaji of the Ekerin Ajengbe family in Isale Osi, Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The suspension, which includes the stripping of their traditional beads, was announced during a meeting of the Olubadan Land Matters Committee held at the Old Olubadan Palace, Oja Oba, Ibadan. The monarch, speaking through the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, emphasized that the suspension is indefinite until the chiefs address the issues at hand.
The Olubadan warned the suspended chiefs against actions that could tarnish the image of the throne and Ibadanland, such as land grabbing, trespassing, forceful land acquisition, and oppression of family members and other residents. He further directed security agencies to arrest any of the suspended chiefs found flouting the suspension order.
This development underscores the Olubadan’s commitment to upholding the integrity of traditional leadership and addressing issues of land disputes within Ibadanland.
