In a firm demonstration of royal discipline and commitment to justice, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has ordered the indefinite suspension of two Mogajis—Kamorudeen Kolawole of the Kukula family (Oke-Ofa Baba Isale, Ibadan North East LGA) and Samsudeen Bello of the Ekerin Ajengbe family (Isale Osi, Ibadan South West LGA).
Announced during a crucial sitting of the Olubadan Land Matters Committee held Thursday at the historic Old Olubadan Palace in Oja Oba, the monarch also directed that both traditional titleholders immediately relinquish their royal beads—symbols of their authority and status in Ibadan’s chieftaincy hierarchy.
The disciplinary action was conveyed by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, who emphasized that the suspension remains open-ended, pending the Mogajis' willingness to make amends. “Your suspension is indefinite until you retrace your steps and do the needful,” he stated.
The charges leading to this unprecedented action include accusations of land grabbing, encroachment, forceful seizure of ancestral lands, and the maltreatment of both relatives and community residents. These actions, according to the palace, violate not only traditional values but also undermine the peace and dignity of the Ibadanland institution.
Asserting the seriousness of the matter, the Olubadan warned the embattled Mogajis to cease parading themselves as titleholders. He called on security agencies to enforce the directive by arresting any of them found disregarding the royal edict.
The monarch also expressed disappointment at some Mogajis and Baales who failed to honor invitations from the Land Matters Committee, warning that continued insubordination could lead to title revocation.
The high-level meeting was attended by key traditional stakeholders, including:
Oba Abiodun Kola Daisi (Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland)
Oba Dauda Abiodun Azees (Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland)
Oba Salaudeen Hamidu Ajibade (Ekerin Olubadan)
Chief Isiaka Akinpelu (Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Matters)
Mogaji Ariori (President, Association of Mogajis)
Mogaji Adeleke Lukman (Committee Secretary)
Mogaji Abdul Rasaq Akinola (Reporting Officer)
The Olubadan reaffirmed his commitment to upholding integrity within the traditional institution and urged other titleholders to remain custodians of justice, equity, and peace within their respective domains.
