Put your house in order, Olubadan admonishes Alli-Iwo family, four others 

The Olubadan of Ibadanland,  Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin,  has once again reiterated that the peace, unity and progress of Ibadanland nurtured by family cohesion, equity and justice will not be compromised in the process of

installation of traditional title holders in Ibadanland.

The monarch’s statement was contained in a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, in response to the allegation that Oba Olakulehin did not install the Mogaji of Alli-Iwo, which is the family of the immediate past Olubadan, late Oba Lekan Balogun, at the last installation ceremony.

According to the release, the Mogaji of Alli-Iwo was not the only candidate that was not installed, stating that others that were not installed are Mogaji Kojela Isale-Osi compound; Baale Akinsola village; Baale Agbon village and Baale Sukuru village.

Explaining further, the statement revealed that contrary to insinuations, the two Mogajis and the three Baales were disqualified because their families were divided and did not present consensus candidates, an act which is diametrically opposed to the concept, ideals and values of family headship.

Quoting the paramount ruler, the release noted that, “The headship of families is an age long tradition of Ibadanland built on the pillars of family unity, cohesion and love. Whoever the family presents must be a consensus candidate without rancour. As the consenting authority, i owe it a duty to ensure that persons approved must be representatives of an overwhelming majority of members of the individual families they represent.

“This is a critical and crucial step in promoting  peaceful co-existence in Ibadanland which will continue to be a cardinal point of my reign. Those disqualified need to go back to their families and put their house in order. No amount of cheap blackmail will derail the palace from ensuring forthrightness, equity and justice in the execution of the royal duties and assignments entrusted to me as the representative of our fore fathers.”

In addition, the statement from the Olubadan Palace emphasised that traditional title holders installations in Ibadanland will not be business as usual, disclosing that proper screening will be painstakingly conducted to ensure that Peter is not robbed to pay Paul to ensure that peace reigns supreme before, during and after the installation ceremony in the families and the society at large.

It would be recalled that screening committees had been set up in the 11 local government areas of Ibadanland to ensure that round pegs are put in round holes before the final approval of the Olubadan and his Advisory Council.