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Nigeria: 32 Kings Recommendation - Ajimobi Adamant As Ibadan Youths Back Olubadan's Rejection
Vanguard, 24 August 2017
The Oyo State Government has insisted that irrespective of the outcry and opposition from the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji to the review of 1957 Olubadan chieftaincy… Read more »
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Nigeria: 32 Crowned Obas in Ibadan - 'It's a Joke Carried Too Far'
Vanguard, 23 August 2017
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has again raised objection to the review of 1957 Olubadan chieftaincy declaration saying he would never support the move. Read more »
Nigerian Governor Elevates Ibadan State's Hierarchy
The Governor of Ibadan Abiola Ajimobi, has said, at the installation of the new monarchs, that he was not changing history but promoting and elevating the Ibadan traditional hierarchy. He noted that the coronation would not undermine the authority of the Olubadan who is the king, a largely ceremonial role.
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi installed 21 new monarchs in Ibadan to change the age-long monarchical setting of the ancient city. The new obas, were elevated from high chiefs and baales to beaded crown monarchs.
