25/05/2026
Oba Ladoja Installs 14 Mogajis, 7 Baales, Charges Them on Development of Ibadanland
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Monday installed fourteen Mogajis and seven Baales, charging them to be worthy ambassadors committed to the unity, peace, security and development of Ibadanland.
The installation ceremony was held at the Banquet Hall of the Olubadan Palace.
In a statement issued shortly after the ceremony, the monarch, represented by the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, stated that the era where traditional titles were symbols of affluence without responsibility had passed, stressing that traditional title holders must now work diligently for the progress and development of Ibadanland.
The paramount ruler emphasized that one of the core responsibilities of traditional rulers is ensuring the security of lives and property within their domains and across Ibadanland.
Oba Ladoja also expressed concern over the increasing rate of kidnapping, killings, and other criminal activities, calling on governments at all levels, security agencies, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to intensify efforts toward combating insecurity.
He further appealed to the Oyo State Government and Local Government Councils to properly profile foreigners residing in the state and ensure that individuals with questionable character are either prosecuted or returned to their states of origin in accordance with the law.
The Olubadan warned the newly installed Mogajis and Baales against engaging in or supporting land grabbing activities, noting that anyone found culpable risks losing their traditional title and facing legal consequences.
Responding on behalf of the newly installed chiefs, Mogaji Dada Olaniyi Aborisade assured the Olubadan-in-Council of their commitment to serve Ibadanland diligently and uphold the customs, traditions, and regulations guiding the ancient city.
Other Mogajis installed include Agbolagade Adelakun, Ibrahim Babatunde Jamilu, Kazeem Isola, Basit Adio, Olaolu Ogunsola, Lawal Adelokun, Akinpelu Oluwafemi, Dauda Abimbola Badmus, Oyelami Adesina, Isiaka Agboluaje, Bojesomo Akande, Ademola Arijo, and Dauda Idowu Alao.
The newly installed Baales are Olutola David Oyedapo, Ezekiel Totoola Oladipupo, Oyeladun Olusungbemi, Opeola Ramon, Amidu Olopade, Kehinde Akintola, and Muheedeen Morakinyo.
Dignitaries present at the installation ceremony included Oba Eddy Oyewole, Oba Kolawole Adegbola, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Oba Salawudeen Amidu Ajibade, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin, representatives of the Iyalode of Ibadanland, and Olori Rasidat Olayinka Ladoja.