Ten members of the Olubadan-in-Council have endorsed the nomination of Lekan Balogun to become the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.
However, former governor Rashidi Ladoja, who is the Osi Olubadan, was absent when the endorsement was done.
The 10 members made the announcement after Balogun addressed a press conference at Mapo Hall on Wednesday to commiserate Ibadanland on the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji.
The kingmakers insisted that no court case would stop the appointment and installation of the next Olubadan.
They said the administration of late former Oyo governor Abiola Ajimobi did not tamper with the Ibadan chieftaincy declaration of 1957 by elevating them.
The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, spoke on behalf of the lawmakers.
“The council which is the kingmakers have met and resolved that Balogun is next in line and will in line with the tradition ascend the throne of Olubadan,” he said.
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Other high chiefs in attendance at the press conference included Balogun Olubadan, Owolabi Olakulehin; Otun Balogun, Eddy Oyewole; Ashipa Olubadan, Tajudeen Ajibola; Osi Balogun, Amidu Ajibade; Ekaarun Olubadan, Lateef Gbadamosi; Ekaarun Balogun, Kola Adegbola; and Ekerin Olubadan Abiodun Kola-Daisi.
In a text of press conference obtained by The Punch, Lekan Balogun, re-echoed his position as the Prime Minister of the Olubadan-in-Council – Otun Olubadan.
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He said, “By way of duty, as the Prime Minister of the Olubadan-in-Council, we owe the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State in general the obligations to inform and update you all on the latest development at our Palace.
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