The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away.
A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity,
confirmed the monarch’s death in a telephone conversation with our
correspondent on Friday.
According to the source, Oba Isioye-Dada died at his
residence in Ibadan after a brief illness. The source added that a delegation
of Omo Oye had already proceeded to the late chief’s home following news of his
passing.
Until his death, Oba Isioye-Dada occupied the prestigious
position of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, one of the key chieftaincy titles within
the traditional hierarchy of the ancient city.
His death is expected to trigger a series of promotions
within the Balogun line of the Ibadan chieftaincy system, affecting several
chiefs and high chiefs, including All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship
aspirant, Sharafadeen Ali.
In line with the traditional succession structure and
subject to the approval of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, Senator
Ali is expected to advance from the position of Ekaarun Balogun to Ekerin
Balogun of Ibadanland.
Similarly, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin is expected to move
from Ekerin Balogun to the rank of Asipa Balogun of Ibadanland as the
succession process unfolds.
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