Olubadan Warns New Mogajis, Baales Against Land Grabbing, Insubordination
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has issued a stern warning to newly installed Mogajis (compound heads) and Baales (village heads) to steer clear of land grabbing and disrespect towards elders within their families.
Speaking on Monday during the installation ceremony of nine Mogajis and two Baales at his palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, the monarch emphasized the importance of peace and respect for traditional values. The warning was relayed by the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Alli.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, the Olubadan noted that no community can experience meaningful progress without peace and urged the newly installed leaders to be shining examples in their respective domains.
“You are now recognized representatives of the Olubadan. Therefore, you must promote peace, avoid actions that could tarnish the image of the traditional institution—such as land grabbing or oppressing family members—and uphold respect for your elders,” the Olubadan stated.
The newly installed Mogajis include:
- Giwa Kamaldeen (Aliiwo Compound, Ibadan North East)
- Kamorudeen Adebimpe (Adebimpe Family, Odinjo, Ibadan South East)
- Muritala Aloba (Aloba Family, Inalende, Ibadan North)
- Kazeem Rabiu (Akinsumbo Compound, Oke-Balogun Opooyeosa, Ibadan North West)
- Kadir Farayola (Samonda Family, Ile Samonda, Oje, Ibadan North East)
- Olukayode Oduntan (Oduntan Awise Compound, Oke-Offa, Ibadan North East)
- Abideen Mustapha (Eleko Family, Kososi Street, Idi Arere, Ibadan South West)
- Yinusa Ibilade (Apapa Compound, Labiran, Ibadan North East)
- Sholagbade Arapaja (Arapaja Family, Kudeti, Ibadan South West)
The two newly installed Baales are:
- Raimi Edujobi (Edujobi Village, Egbeda Local Government)
- Morakinyo Fagbemi (Fagbemi Village, Akinyele Local Government)
Dignitaries present at the event included members of the Olubadan Advisory Council, former Deputy Governor Taofik Arapaja, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business figures, and other well-wishers.
