Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has warned newly installed Mogajis (family heads) and Baales (village heads) not to forcefully acquire wives or landed properties in their domains.
Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, issued this warning during the installation of some Mogajis and Baales in Ibadanland.
The installation took place at the Olubadan’s palace located at Oke Aremo in Ibadan North Local Government Area.
Members of Olubadan-in-Council, political office holders, traditional title holders and other eminent personalities attended the event.
No fewer than 15 Mogajis and seven Baales were installed by the Olubadan on Monday.
Some of those who were installed include Chief Tolulope Akinkunmi Afolabi, who was installed as Mogaji of Agunbiade compound, Alaadorin Ode Aje area; Chief Sijuola Rasaq Ajibola, Mogaji of Looyin compound, Oke Offa Atipe area and Chief Wasiu Lawal, Mogaji of Obebe Odugunwa compound, Oke Oluokun area.
Olubadan who spoke through the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, advised the new traditional office holders to rule their subjects with the fear of God.
He explained that they are the representatives of the Olubadan in their different domains, noting that the welfare and security of the people should be their priority.
The Olubadan said, “Give respect to other people who are there before you. They are your seniors. Take charge of your domains. If you have any issue, let the Olubadan aware.
“Security of your domains should be your priority. Make sure you give people chances to talk and contribute when you have meetings. Do not force decisions on your people. Remember, you are the representatives of the Olubadan.
“Do not take other people’s wives or lands illegally. The Olubadan does not tolerate the issue of land grabbing in Ibadanland. It is against the law to aquire other people’s wives or lands illegally. If you do so, you will be prosecuted.”
