Olubadan suspends two Chiefs over land grabbing allegations

May 09, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has suspended two Mogajis (family chiefs) and stripped them of their traditional beads over allegations of land grabbing.

The affected chiefs are Kamorudeen Kolawole, Mogaji of the Kukula family in Oke-Ofa Baba Isale, and Samsudeen Bello, Mogaji of the Ekerin Ajengbe family in Isale Osi.

The suspension was announced during a meeting of the Olubadan Land Matters Committee at the Old Olubadan Palace.

The monarch, speaking through the Otun Olubadan, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, emphasized that the suspension is indefinite.

“Your suspension order is indefinite until you retrace your steps and do the needful.”

The Olubadan warned the chiefs against actions that could tarnish the image of the throne and Ibadanland, stating, “You have been told severally to desist from any act that can tarnish the reputation and image of the Olubadan and Ibadanland, such as land grabbing, trespassing, forceful land taking, oppression of your family members and other residents in your domain.”

The suspended chiefs have been instructed to cease parading themselves as traditional title holders, and security agencies have been directed to arrest any found flouting the suspension order.

The Olubadan also expressed concern over the “nonchalant attitude” of some Mogajis and Baales who failed to honor the committee’s invitations, warning that continued absence would be regarded as insubordination, potentially resulting in the loss of their titles.