Religion

Reflect on Background of Sallah Celebration, Olubadan Charges Muslims

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has congratulated the Muslims across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration with a charge to them to deeply reflect on the historical and religious background of the annual celebration.


Oba Balogun, in a statement signed on his behalf by his Media Aide, Oladele Ogunsola and made available to journalists in Ibadan urged the adherents of the Islamic faith not to be carried away by winning and dinning that the slaughtering of rams would naturally attract, but the essence of the revered and significant event.
Asking the Islamic faithful to let the spirit of sacrifice occasioned by total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah as demonstrated by the patriarch of the religion, Ibrahim (PBUH) be their guide, the monarch maintained that it is only by that the purpose of the celebration would not be lost.


According to him, “as we join our compatriots across the globe to celebrate the all-important religious festival, we should be mindful of the purpose of what we are celebrating. We must be conscious of the eternal love of the Almighty Allah for mankind, the undiluted faith in Him as well as total submission to His will which all manifested when the event that culminated in this celebration was originally held.


“It is also a time for sober reflection on the practice of Islam in the country. How loving are we to our fellow Muslims? How loving are we to our fellow citizens that do not share our religious beliefs? Are we worthy of people that others would want to follow and seek our Allah for the purpose of worshipping Him? All these are what we should also ponder on as we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir”, the statement added.


Olubadan equally charged Muslims to take note of the mood of the nation as they celebrate, stressing that the level of insecurity in the land is of serious concern and notice must be taken of this very important aspect of the nation’s life in the course of the celebration. “It is very important that we do everything with moderation and shun anything that can trigger violence”, Olubadan added.


The monarch also counselled that the occasion should be used to prayerfully intercede for the country not only to succeed in her current war against insurgency and other challenges but also to have peaceful, free and fair elections come 2023, reminding that the next year election is capable of making or mar this country.

Adewumi Faniran

Security

Oyo CP Seeks Collaboration of Traditional Rulers for Effective Policing

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday expressed delight at the rate of reforms being carried out by the management of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), describing them as commendable and better way of reducing crimes in the society.

This was as the monarch welcomed the new Commissioner of Police, Compol Moses Adebowale Williams to the state with a pledge to do all within his power to assist him to succeed, recalling that he had enjoyed robust relationship with the successive police boss in the state.

Oba Balogun spoke at his Alarere residence while reacting to the reports made by the newly posted Assistant Comptroller of Ibadan Command of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Samuel Ayodele Olusola, who led other management staff of the Command on courtesy visit to the monarch.

In the statement credited to Olubadan by his Media Aide, Oladele Ogunsola, Oba Balogun said what’s going on in the Command and by extension at the national level “is reformation of Nigerians in a way and should be encouraged. When people who are convicted are given human treatment at the Correctional Centres and truly become changed persons, we are working towards a better society”.

The NCS boss, Olusola had told Kabiyesi the various efforts being made to change the punitive orientation of the former prison system to correctional one in order to make ex-convict suitable for integration back into the society. He disclosed that the Command had produced four sets of National Education Council (NECO) examinations candidates, adding “the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Open University (NOUN) are set to come to the Command.

“Among our inmates is a P.hD holder. Aside the academic exposure, we also organize training for our inmates in various trades towards making them useful citizens when they come out of our centre. For instance, our inmates just received training on paint making and what they produced was used to paint the centre. So, when they are released, they can go into paint making, painting or selling of paint materials”, he added.

Olusola also made it known that the NCS does things that can appeal to the inmates sense of reasoning such as allowing visitation and interaction with them by the elders, Churches and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and even, the manners of approach by the officials have changed from the harsh and negative tones to warmth and encouraging approach, noting that all these have been proving effective in remoulding and reshaping the convicts.

The Oyo NCS boss hinted of the challenges confronting the Command, principal among which is lack of portable water and used the occasion to solicit for the intervention of the monarch and other critical stakeholders in the society, stressing that inability of the inmates to have access to water for usage as expected of decent human beings could erode their good works.

The new Oyo CP, who also led his top echelon of the Command to the Olubadan said the visit was to seek Kabiyesi’s blessings in the onerous task of giving the state protection. He enjoined Oba Balogun to rally his Council members, Mogajis and Baales for cooperation with the Command towards giving maximum policing to Ibadanland and by extension the entire state, adding, “the job of securing the society is a collective task and there is nothing with can do on our own without the cooperation of our fathers and other stakeholders”.

Adewumi Faniran

Security

NSCDC Assures Of Safety As Olubadan Receives Staff Of Office

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As the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun ascends the throne of his forefathers today, the 11th of March,2022, the Nigerian Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has given assurance of adequate security of lives and property towards a peaceful reign.

Oyo State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr. Michael Adaralewa, gave the assurance in a statement made available to Radio Nigeria in Ibadan.

 Mr Adaralewa felicitated the New Olubadan, Aliwo Ali Okunmade II, urging him to follow the worthy and commendable footsteps of his predecessors by working diligently for sustainable peace and development in Ibadan.

The NSCDC boss also told members of the public to rest, assured that the corps together with other sister security agencies would continue to ensure an atmosphere devoid of unrest. 

He however warned those with criminal intentions to vacate Oyo State, saying,”the Command will deal with anyone attempting to breach the peace of the state”. 

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Culture

All Markets To Be Shut In Ibadan In Honor Of New Olubadan – Babaloja General

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The Babaloja general of Oyo State , Alhaji Asiwaju Yekini Abass Oladapo, Babaloja-General of Oyo State after arising from a meeting on Wednesday stated that all markets in Ibadan metropolis will be closed on Friday 11th March, 2022 in honour of the Coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Ali – Okunmade II.

Alhaji Yeniki Abass noted that the markets , which would be closed is to avoid traffic congestion and honour the new first class monarch that will be install.

The number one trader in the state felicitates with Governor Seyi Makinde, Ibadan Council of Oba and High Chiefs for a rancour free ascension to the throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Alhaji Yekini Abass added that traders and markets leaders of the all Markets should open the markets for business by the end of Jumat when all major activities will have ended.

He prayed for peaceful reign of the New Olubadan of Ibadanland and development of the economy of Ibadanland and Oyo state in General.

Iyabo Adebisi /PR

Culture

Olubadan: Lekan Balogun, Set To Receive Royal Scepter

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The new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun wiil be installed next month,11th March,2022.

This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Secretariat,Ibadan,Mr B.A Olarenwaju and made available to our correspondent.

The letter indicates that, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the installation of High Chief Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan on 11th March,2022 .

It reads, “I wish to refer to a letter No. IBSELG.243TI/17 of 16th of February,2022 on the above subject and inform you that his Excellency,the Executive Governor of Oyo State has approved Friday,11th of March,2022 as the date of the installation of the new Olubadan of Ibadan. Once again, Congratulations, Kabiyesi”.

It would be recalled that Governor Makinde approved the appointment of High Chief Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on 14th February.

The step became imperative following the demise of Oba Soliu Adetunji on Sunday 2nd January,2022.

PR/ Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Coronation Of New Olubadan May Hold Early March

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Ibadan Festival holding mid-March and Ramadan Fast commencing in April will be given serious consideration in choosing the date for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. 

Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola stated this while briefing journalists after the maiden meeting of the Council held at the Alarere residence of the new Ibadan monarch.

He said the meeting which had all members of the Olubadan-in-Council in attendance, except the Osi Olubadan, High  Chief Rashidi Ladoja and Iyalode of Ibadanland, High Chief Theresa  Oyekanmi was to pay courtesy call on Oba Lekan Balogun and formally congratulate him on his elevation from the position of Otun to that of Olubadan.

High Chief Ajibola said the possible date of the inauguration of the new Olubadan was discussed with heavy consideration for Ibadan Week Festival holding mid-March and the Ramadan Fast commencing early April.

He said the new Olubadan has to be present at the annual Ibadan Week Festival, hence the need for the coronation before the programme. 

“Again, we are conscious of Ramadan Fast and would not want to put our guests under unnecessary pressure by holding the inauguration during the period. All these we considered at the meeting but could not make any categorical statement on the date of the coronation until we meet with the governor, Engr Seyi Makinde”, the High Chief added.

It was at the meeting, according to High Chief Ajibola that it was resolved that courtesy and thank you visit be made to Governor Seyi Makinde. 

“We all visited the governor and despite the fact that we didn’t meet him, we were well received by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun who promised to convey our message to him”, he said.

Ahead of the inauguration of the new Olubadan, High Chief Ajibola said the Council took note of the necessary promotion and reconstitution of the Olubadan-in-Council occasioned by the elevation of Otun to the position of Olubadan. 

He said the Council approved the upward movement of Osi Olubadan, 

High Chief Rashidi Ladoja

 to Otun Olubadan, Ashipa Olubadan, High Chief Eddy Oyewole  to Osi-Olubadan, and  High Chief Abiodun Kola-Daisi from Ekerin Olubadan to Ashipa Olubadan.

Others are High Chief Hamidu Ajibade from Ekarun Olubadan to Ekerin Olubadan and the new member that will join the Council is Senior Chief Adebayo Akande from Maye Olubadan to Ekarun Olubadan.

On the absence of two of the Council members, High Chief Ajibola  explained that High Chief Theresa  Oyekanmi was known by all of them to be outside Nigeria while High  Chief Rasidi  Ladoja sought the Council’s permission to honour a medical appointment that had been fixed earlier.

The new Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun presided over the meeting.

Ridwan Fasasi

Culture

Breaking; Senator Lekan Balogun Becomes 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The approval follows a recommendation made by the Olubadan-in-Council and which was communicated to the governor.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde wishes the newly confirmed Olubadan a peaceful and eventful reign.

The governor said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“The appointment is in line with the Olubadan of Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration, as well as the unique and time-tested tradition of our people.  

“On behalf of the government and good people of Oyo State, I wish the newly confirmed Olubadan a successful reign blessed with peace and unprecedented progress.”

On a similar note, Governor Makinde has also approved the revocation of the amended Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration, which regulates the selection to the Olubadan of Ibadan chieftaincy stool.

The statement indicated that the governor made the revocation order, dated February 11, 2022, in line with the powers conferred on him by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), in view of the Judgements of the Oyo State High Court on February 1 and 10 as well as Sections 7, 20,26 and 30 of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State 2000.

The four separate laws/White Papers approved for revocation were made public by the immediate past administration between 2017 and 2018.

The statement listed the laws/white papers to include the amended declaration regulating the selection to the Olubadan Chieftaincy stool, published in August 2017; the implementation of the White Paper on the review of the existing Olubadan of Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration and other chieftaincies in Ibadan, Published in August 2017; the approval of the appointment of beaded crowns for the Olubadan in Council published March 2018 and the appointment of Beaded crowns and Coronet Wearing Obas published in March 2018. 

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Culture

At last, Kingmakers Settle Rift, Nominate Lekan Balogun As Next Olubadan

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The Olubadan-in- council has finally nominated the Otun Olubadan of Ibadaland, High Chief Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.

It was gathered that the decision was arrived at during a meeting held today at the residence of Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Olakuleyin.

The meeting was moderated by the state government’s representative who is also the Director of Administration and General Services, Ibadan South East Local Government.

In attendance were the Olubadan Designate, High Chief Lekan Balogun,
Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Olakuleyin, Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja and Otun Balogun of Ibadanland , High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola.

Others are Ashipa Olubadan, High Chief Eddy Oyewole, Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Lateef Gbadamosi- Adebimpe,
Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Kolawole Adegbola, and Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland High Chief Dada Ishioye.

Oyo State High Court had on Tuesday dismissed a case instituted by some members of Olubadan in Council which had stalled the enthronement of the new monarch.

With the development, Oyo State Government is now expected to announce the appointment of High Chief Lekan Balogun as the
new Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Ridwan Fasasi

Politics

Ladoja’s Absence Stalls Announcement Of Balogun As Next Olubadan

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The absence of Rashidi Ladoja, Osi Olubadan today prevented the formal announcement of Lekan Balogun, Otun Olubadan, as Olubadan-elect.

Theresa Oyekanmi, Iyalode of Ibadan, was also absent.

Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State, is next after Balogun in the Egbe Agba (civil) line while Oyekanmi is the representative of all women in the Olubadan in council.
The meeting had become important following the departure of Oba Saliu Adetunji.

While Iyalode had, in a letter, lent her support to the nomination of Balogun as Olubadan-elect, Ladoja has advised the former senator to go withdraw the case in court to allow him to be eligible for the exalted throne.

Traditionally, when there is a vacancy, the next in the same line, after the person to be announced, is saddled with the task. In the present case, Ladoja will have to nominate Balogun while Owolabi Olakulehin, who is Balogun Olubadan, will second. This is so because Balogun cannot nominate himself and does not need to be present.

After that, two documents — one affirming Balogun’s nomination, and the one containing list of the immediate three high chiefs in the civil line after the nominee, would be sent to the governor.

At today’s meeting, which held behind closed doors and lasted two hours at the Mapo Palace, all other high chiefs were present.

Journalists were barred from covering proceedings of the meeting.

All the high chiefs, who are also called kingmakers, also declined comment and refused to speak with newsmen on the outcome of the meeting.

This was just all entrances leading to the palace were barricaded by policemen against possible breach of law and order.

OYOINSIGHT.COM recall that the Olubadan Advisory Council had summoned the meeting of all Ibadan kingmakers to discuss the appointment into the vacant stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Some of the kingmakers had last week converged on Mapo hall and announcedBalogun, as the next Olubadan.

With the development, the kingmakers have used 9 out the 21 days they have to nominate and ratify the appointment of Oba Adetunji’s successor.

Oyo Insight