The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is set to elevate nine chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line, including Governor Seyi Makinde’s elder brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde.

The ceremony will be held at the Oke-Aremo Palace, with members of the Olubadan-in-Council in attendance.

Makinde, an Ibadan-based lawyer, will move from Aare Onibon to Gbonka Olubadan, while engineer and businessman Dotun Sanusi will advance from Ajia to Bada Olubadan.

House of Representatives member Akin Alabi will be promoted from Jagun to Ajia Olubadan. Promotion from Mogaji to Jagun has been suspended.

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Other chiefs scheduled for elevation include: Chief Dauda Gbadamosi, Aare Ago to Ayingun Olubadan, Chief William Akande, Lagunna to Aare Ago Olubadan, Chief Oluyinka Akande, Oota to Lagunna Olubadan, Chief Olufemi Ogunwale, Aare-egbe Omo to Oota Olubadan, Chief Wasiu Aderoju Alaadorin, Gbonka to Aare-egbe Omo Olubadan, Chief Abiola Anlamole, Bada to Aare Onibon Olubadan

Oba Ladoja previously carried out his first set of promotions shortly after ascending the throne, following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Source: Punch