The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away.
A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the monarch’s death in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Friday.
According to the source, Oba Isioye-Dada died at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness. The source added that a delegation of Omo Oye had already proceeded to the late chief’s home following news of his passing.
Until his death, Oba Isioye-Dada occupied the prestigious position of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, one of the key chieftaincy titles within the traditional hierarchy of the ancient city.
His death is expected to trigger a series of promotions within the Balogun line of the Ibadan chieftaincy system, affecting several chiefs and high chiefs, including All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant, Sharafadeen Ali.
In line with the traditional succession structure and subject to the approval of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, Senator Ali is expected to advance from the position of Ekaarun Balogun to Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland.
Similarly, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin is expected to move from Ekerin Balogun to the rank of Asipa Balogun of Ibadanland as the succession process unfolds.
