*Commends Akinyele LG Traditional Council
The Ashipa Baale of Idi-Ose community in Akinyele Local Government, Chief Isiaka Asiwaju, has appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, to ensure justice prevails in the ongoing Onidiose of Idi-Ose chieftaincy tussle.
Chief Asiwaju, while speaking to the press shortly after the special meeting of traditional rulers in Akinyele Local Government on Wednesday, commended the Traditional Council under the chairmanship of Oba Abiodun Dauda Azeez Agagugu, the Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland, for promoting peace among the parties involved.
The Ashipa Baale of Idi-Ose disclosed that he is the rightful person to the Onidiose throne. He explained that the special meeting by the traditional council was in line with the directive of the Olubadan, following a petition he wrote to reclaim his baaleship position in the community.
He said they have been on the struggle since 2020.
He said that the Idi-Ose chieftaincy system is a replica of the Ibadan chieftaincy system, which comprises two lines: the Otun and Balogun lines. Asiwaju alleged that the present occupier of the throne does not belong to either line, making him unentitled to the Onidiose throne.
He listed Chief Mukaila Lamidi, Ekerin Baale; Chief Waheed Bakare, Osi Balogun; Chief Muhammed Ganiyu, Ashipa Balogun; Chief Rafiu Ajimotokan, Ekarun Baale; Chief Omotosho Olaniyi, Ekerin Balogun; and Chief Ismaheel Akande Jimoh, Maye Balogun, among other chiefs who have been on the queue over the years.
Chief Asiwaju said that the matter has been adjourned to September to give them the opportunity to present more evidence. He revealed that all the listed chiefs are recognized chiefs and are on the payroll of Akinyele Local Government.
He appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to ensure justice prevails in line with his promise to reform the Ibadan traditional council system.
