Olubadan reads riot act to non-indigenes over controversial chieftaincy titles

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has read a riot act to the non-indigenes in Sasa area of the ancient town over controversial chieftaincy.

According to the top traditional ruler, the title of Sarkin Sasa is not a recognized title in Ibadanland.

Oba Olakunlehin, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Ayoade, said the title of Sarkin Sasa as null and void and not recognised by the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.

The monarch explained that the decision was made during the Olubadan-in-Council meeting held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday, April 7, 2025.

“Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of Sasa land in Akinyele Local Area and the accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland,” Olubadan confirmed.

“Let it be noted that any individual or group of persons in Sasa land are under the authority of the Baale of Sasaland; Chief Amusa Akinade Ajani. It is therefore imperative to accord him the appropriate respect and authority. 

Oba Olakunlehin, however, warned that any disobedience to his directive will be met with serious sanctions as it will be considered an affront to the Olubadan stool.