Olubadan Moves to Fill Vacancies, Nominates Three Mogajis
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has nominated three Mogajis as part of efforts to fill vacancies created in the traditional hierarchy following the death of a High Chief and other chiefs.
The nominations were made in consultation with the Olubadan-in-Council, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Administrative Secretary, Olubadan-in-Line Traditional Chiefs, Sanusi Akinkunmi.
The nominated Mogajis are businessman and philanthropist Wole Arisekola, Kabiru Ademola Makinde and Charles Durosaro.
The statement said the nomination of another Mogaji to fill the remaining vacant position would be decided and announced later.
It added that further directives would be issued by the Olubadan regarding the date and arrangements for the official installation ceremony.
The nominations followed what the statement described as the “glorious exit to glory” of a High Chief and other chiefs, which created vacancies within the established lines of succession in the Olubadan traditional system.
According to the statement, the latest appointments are part of preparations to fill the vacancies and maintain the traditional succession structure of Ibadanland.
Mogajis traditionally head family compounds in Ibadan and occupy an important position in the city’s distinctive chieftaincy system. They form part of the established succession lines through which traditional chiefs progress to higher ranks and, ultimately, the Olubadan throne.
The Olubadan-in-Council plays a central role in the administration of the traditional institution and succession arrangements, working with the Olubadan to maintain the established hierarchy.
The latest nominations therefore represent another step in the continuation of Ibadan’s traditional succession process.
The Olubadan palace is expected to announce the date and other arrangements for the formal installation of the three nominated Mogajis, while the decision on the remaining vacant position will be communicated in due course.
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