The new Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun has assured the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII that the confidence reposed on him will not be abused .

He also pledged his support to members of the socio-cultural group that he would not let them down.


He stated this while receiving the executive council of the CCII led by its President-General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga at the Alarere residence of the new Olubadan.


The new Olubadan, who acknowledged the activities of  CCII which he described as dynamic and progressive, praised it’s doggedness, patriotism and sacrifice for the good of Ibadanland stressing that he had no choice than to give them all the necessary support.


Earlier, the President-General, CCII, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga had on behalf of the Council told the Olubadan that the purpose of the visit was to formally congratulate him on the ratification of his appointment as the new Olubadan by the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.


Prince Adeaga recalled the controversy that ensued immediately after the passage of Oba Saliu Adetunji  over his successor, but, which by the grace of God had become history.


The CCII boss also said his Council played its role to ensure that the brouhaha did not get out of hand and praised the new Olubadan for the opportunity given them to function, noting that without the support and approval of the monarch, it would have been difficult to make any intervention.


Alluding to the intellectual prowess of the new Olubadan, Prince Adeaga said, “Kabiyesi, your exposure in the areas of academic, politics, business and social interaction has made our task easier. At CCII, we are to ensure that Ibadan dignity is at all time preserved and to now have a man of dignity and candour on the throne, our job becomes very easy.”


“We are to function based on your directive, Kabiyesi. When you want us in the front, we will be there, and if it is at the back that you want us, we are ready. We will be working based on your authority and directive and we are confident of your leadership as a man of many parts and with robust and rich credentials”, he added.


The CCII helmsman gave the new Olubadan an update on the new Ibadan Palace at Oke-Are and disclosed that it would gladden the hearts of his executive members if Oba Lekan Balogun becomes its first occupant.


He acknowledged Ibadan unique style where each monarch maintains private palaces, but stressed the need for an Ibadan Palace, the purpose of which he said the on-going one at Oke-Are would serve.


Prince Adeaga hinted the new Olubadan that whatever step to be taken on the new palace would be subjected to his ratification noting that “whoever the Kabiyesi wants as members of the committee handling the building project among his members of Olubadan-in-Council would be included”.


Ridwan Fasasi

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