Seven Senior Chiefs in Ibadanland are set for elevation along the Olubadan Chieftaincy Line as His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (ARUSA I), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, performs another round of promotions on Friday, 21st November 2025.
The ceremony will be held at the Banquet Hall, Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
A statement issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, listed the Senior Chiefs to be elevated as follows:
Chief Rasheed Olalekan Alabi: from Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland to Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland
Chief Ismaila Akinade Fijabi: from Ekefa Olubadan to Maye Olubadan
Chief Saka Fola Lapade: from Agbaakin Olubadan to Ekefa Olubadan
Chief Teslim Folarin: from Aare Alaasa Olubadan to Agbaakin Olubadan
Others to be elevated include:
Chief Muibi Ademola Adewuyi: from Ikolaba Olubadan to Aare Alaasa Olubadan
Chief Raufu Yesufu Delesolu: from Asaaju Olubadan to Ikolaba Olubadan
Chief Hammed Adetunji Lanihun: from Ayingun Olubadan to Asaaju Olubadan
The event is expected to draw distinguished personalities, traditional leaders, and invited guests from across Ibadanland and beyond.
