In Oyo State, the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has died.
The monarch reportedly passed away on Friday at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness.
According to Daily Post, a delegation of Omo Oye arrived at the late chief’s home following news of his passing.
Before his demise, Oba Isioye-Dada held the prestigious position of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, one of the significant chieftaincy titles within the traditional hierarchy of the ancient city.
The vacancy ostensibly created by his death is expected to spur a round 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 framework and subject to the approval of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, Senator Ali is expected to move 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.
