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In every true son of Ibadan, there’s a potential Olubadan. However, becoming Olubadan is a long haul of climbing 23-step rungs of either of the two chieftaincy ladders: Olubadan line (civil) and Balogun line (Military).

While the Obaship system and ascension to the coveted throne of Olubadan is unique and predictable, getting to the top of the ladder means a gift of long life for the highest ranking chiefs of the ancient Yorùbá capital city of Oyo State.

Becoming Olubadan is on rotational basis between the two lines of ascension to the throne headed by Ọtun Olubadan (Civil line) and Balogun (Military line). But in recent years, over a decade, there have been two high chiefs and of course, next-in-lines to the throne who never get to the top – Olubadan.

High Chief S.A. Omiyale (Balogun of Ibadan)

High Chief Sulaimon Adegboyega Omiyale was the Balogun of Ibadan land and next-in-line to Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, the 40th Olubadan who reigned from 11th of August, 2007 to 19th of January, 2016 and died at the age of 101 years.

With Oba Odulana, who succeeded Oba Yinusa Ogundipe Arapasowu 1, as next-in-line from the Civil line, it was supposed to be the turn of High Chief Omiyale, had it been he lived to succeed the aged monarch.

But the Balogun of Ibadan land died on Saturday, 7th November, 2015 at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, at the age of 91.

Two months after his death, the reigning Olubadan, Oba Odulana died on 19th January, 2016.

High Chief Omowale Kuye (Ọtun Olubadan)

High Chief Omowale Kuye was the Ọtun Olubadan, traditional head of the Civil line. With Omiyale’s death, Kuye was a step closer to becoming Olubadan, but he also didn’t live to succeed the monarch.

Kuye, who was a former Director General, Special Duties and later Budget in the Office of the President of Nigeria — under both Alhaji Shehu Shagari and General Olusegun Obasanjo — died on 20th November, 2015; barely two weeks after the demise of Balogun of Ibadan land.

Because of the earlier death of Balogun Omiyale whose line was supposed to produce the next monarch after the reigning Olubadan, High Chief Kuye would’ve become the next Olubadan being the highest ranking of the Olubadan-in-Council, but he also passed on before Oba Odulana.

Additionally, the demise of both Balogun Omiyale and Ọtun Olubadan Kuye, paved the way for the then Otun Balogun, Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, who eventually succeeded Oba Odulana as the 41st Olubadan in 2016. He was also succeeded in 2022 by the recently deceased 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II.

Following the death of Oba Lekan Balogun, the next-in-line and Olubadan designate is the current Balogun from the Military line, Oba Owólabí Olakulehin.

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/two-next-in-lines-that-never-became-olubadan-of-ibadan-in-recent-years/

I pray that Rashidi Ladoja will live long enough to succeed Oba Olakulehin.

Ibadan Royal lineage seems to have a clear succession arrangement, the Oyo Kingdom.

seunmsg:
I pray that Rashidi Ladoja will live long enough to succeed Oba Olakulehin.

May God protect Ladoja for us.

Amin.

It is well

seunmsg:
I pray that Rashidi Ladoja will live long enough to succeed Oba Olakulehin.

Or you long enough to witness it.

seunmsg:
I pray that Rashidi Ladoja will live long enough to succeed Oba Olakulehin.

You mean after this one wey dem just select, Ladoja is next?

seunmsg:
Yes. He’s the Otun Olubadan and the next in-line to ascend the throne.

Ok sir. May his days be long, amen. Cos if he chop Olubadan he ll be the most famous after Latoosa.

People without function in the society.

Hmmm

Must old men be king and also die after 3-6 years?
This country sef

Tlratata

Well...so simple and straightforward arrangement...

When it's your time, it's your time!

Death, I mean!

No cause trouble! Not herit throne but stage by stage

89green:
People without function in the society.

Kings are charged with custody and protection of the cultural and religion heritage of the people they govern. They are also respected elders that can serve as mediators in time of conflict.

Edited: They tend to work to actively create mutuality, friendly atmosphere, trust and cooperation between their own people and the next neighbors of different culture and territory.

Great100000:
Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/two-next-in-lines-that-never-became-olubadan-of-ibadan-in-recent-years/

So where does Ladoja fall into this arrangement. I used to think he was the next Olubadan.

89green:
People without function in the society.

Lolz. .

They are officially under the commissioner for chieftaincy affairs.

Ladoja fall under civil rule. He is the next after the one crowns. The present one fall under military rule, so they rotate ot

3seriez:
So where does Ladoja fall into this arrangement. I used to think he was the next Olubadan.

UncleAyo:
Kings are charged with custody and protection of the cultural heritage of people they govern. They are also respected elders that can serve as mediator in time of conflict.

Protection of cultural heritage but they build churches, mosques inside palace and also do wedding or events in borrowed culture?

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Its like the King of England building an IfA shrine in his palace in England

Procashtips:
Protection of cultural heritage but they build churches, mosques inside palace and also do wedding or events in borrowed culture?

.

Its like the King of England building an IfA shrine in his palace in England

That is due to the colonized mentality that makes some people to believe that Jesus is better and superior to Sango for example. Both of them are believed to be human-turned-god.

We still have kings who know and uphold their responsibility.

Goodlady:
You mean after this one wey dem just select, Ladoja is next?

Yes. He’s the Otun Olubadan and the next in-line to ascend the throne.

3seriez:
So where does Ladoja fall into this arrangement. I used to think he was the next Olubadan.

Ladoja is the next to the present olubadan

StraightGaay:
Or you long enough to witness it.

I also pray to live long enough to witness the occasion.

UncleAyo:
That is due to colonized mentality that makes some people to believe that Jesus is better and superior to Sango.

This is to tell you they're not protecting any cultural heritage.

Anyone doing the above doesn't deserve that position.

The former Governor Rashidi Ladoja.

Procashtips:
This is to tell you they're not protecting any cultural heritage.

Anyone doing the above doesn't deserve that position.

You're right tho. But we still have some king who are not carried away by the deceptions of the imported religions

seunmsg:
I pray that Rashidi Ladoja will live long enough to succeed Oba Olakulehin.

Same here.
I love his stance during the Ajimobi mistake that attempted to destroy the olubada heritage. Ladoja was among the few that stood in defence of the throne and refused to break away. The recently deceased olubadan was among those who broke off.
May Ladoja live long to ascend the throne

Crazy

UncleAyo:
You're right tho. But we still have some king who are not carried away by the deceptions of the imported religions

I don't know any in the South West though.
Same with the North (Those ones are engrossed in Islamic religion)