Obisesan’s elevation from the Gbonnka Olubadan was celebrated with APC leaders and elders at the Popoyemoja palace of the Olubadan. Other elevated chiefs are Chief Sarafadeen Alli, from Asaju Balogun to Ekefa Balogun; Chief Owoade Jibowu, from Aare Alasa Balogun to Abese Balogun of Ibadanland; Chief Akeem Adewoyin, from Ikolaba Balogun to Maye Balogun of Ibadanland; Chief Samuel Adeniran, from Ayingun Balogun to Agbaakin Balogun of Ibadanland. Others are Chief Adebayo Oyekan, from Aare Ago Balogun to Aare Alasa Balogun; Chief Raufu Eleruwere, from Lagunna Balogun to Ikolaba Balogun; Chief Emiola Onideure, from Oota Balogun to Asaju Balogun and Chief Busari Adebisi, from Aregbeomo Balogun to Ayingun Balogun. Reacting to the elevation, Obisesan described his new chieftaincy title as a motivation to do more for the people of Ibadan and Oyo State. “Our father, my father, the Olubadan of Ibadanland has proved that despite intimidation, it is possible to maintain integrity.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 28, 2019 06:11 UTC