Olubadan Promotes Former Senate Leader and Six Others to New Heights

Elevation of Traditional Title Holders
Ceremony Details
List of Promotions
Message from Oba Ladoja

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has elevated former Senate leader Teslim Kolawole Folarin and six other senior chiefs within the Olubadan chieftaincy lineage.

According to DAILY POST, the seven traditional title holders were honored during a ceremony held on Friday.

The event took place at the Olubadan palace and was graced by notable traditional title holders, political office holders, and other distinguished guests.

Former Senate leader Folarin was promoted from Aare Alaasa Olubadan to Agbaakin Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Senior Chief Lekan Alabi was elevated from Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland to Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senior Chief Akinade Fijabi advanced from Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland to Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, while Senior Chief Saka Fola Lapade was promoted to Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland from Agbaakin Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Additionally, Senior Chief Muibi Adewuyi was elevated to Aare Alasa Olubadan of Ibadanland from Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Raufu Delesolu advanced to Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadanland from Asaaju Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Chief Hammed Lanihun was promoted to Asaju Olubadan from Ayingun Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Oba Ladoja urged the newly promoted chiefs to view the honor conferred upon them as a call for sacrifice, rather than an opportunity for ostentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What positions were the chiefs promoted to?

The chiefs were promoted to various positions including Agbaakin Olubadan, Abese Olubadan, Maye Olubadan, Ekefa Olubadan, Aare Alasa Olubadan, Ikolaba Olubadan, and Asaju Olubadan.

Where did the ceremony take place?

The ceremony was held at the Olubadan palace.

What was the message from Oba Ladoja to the newly promoted chiefs?

Oba Ladoja encouraged the newly promoted chiefs to see their elevation as a call for sacrifice, rather than an opportunity for display.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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