Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has elevated five traditional chiefs in the Olubadan line.
This, we gathered, is the first official traditional function to be performed by the new Olubadan.
Those who were promoted are Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko who has been promoted to the position of Otun Olubadan; Asipa Olubadan, Oba Kola-Daisi who has been promoted to the position of Osi Olubadan; and Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade who has been promoted to the position of Asipa Olubadan.
Others are Oba Muritala Adebayo Akande, the Ekarun Olubadan, promoted as Ekerin Olubadan and Chief Kola Babalola, the Abese Olubadan who has been elevated as the Ekarun Olubadan.
A ceremony to mark the elevations was held at the Olubadan palace today Friday.
The event was attended by a former Minister of Sports, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, wife of a former Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo and scores of eminent personalities across the country.
Members of Olubadan-in-Council, Iyalode-in-council, traditional chiefs, Mogajis were also present at the event.
SOCIETY REPORTERS reports that Ladoja was coronated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in September this year.
