Olubadan nominates three Mogajis

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has nominated three Mogajis to fill vacancies in the traditional hierarchy following the deaths of several high-ranking chiefs, according to a statement from the Administrative Secretary, Olubadan-in-Line Traditional Chiefs, Sanusi Akinkunmi. The three nominated Mogajis are Wole Arisekola, a publisher of The Street Journal Newspaper and businessman and philanthropist; Kabiru Makinde; and Charles Durosaro.

The nominations were made in consultation with the Olubadan-in-Council, as per the statement. The vacant positions arose due to the "glorious exit to glory of a High Chief and some other Chiefs", which left gaps in the succession lines within the traditional system. The administration noted that the nomination for the remaining vacant position would be decided and announced in due course.

Further directives regarding the official installation ceremony would be issued by the Olubadan. The Olubadan-in-Council holds a significant role in the traditional administration and succession arrangements of Ibadanland, where chiefs progress through established lines and ranks towards the ultimate throne of the Olubadan.