Tradition Under Fire: Olubadan Council Drops Hammer On Two Mogajis For Violating Royal Protocols

The Olubadan Advisory Council has officially relieved two Mogajis (compound heads) in Ibadan of their duties, citing protests from their family members and other serious infractions.

The announcement was made in a statement on Friday, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade.

According to the statement, the dismissal takes effect immediately and was approved by both the Olubadan Advisory Council and the Olubadan himself.

The two Mogajis removed from office are Chief Musilu Yekini Olaoye of Peluseriki Compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan, and Chief Rasaki Funso Ayinde Oguntobi of Oloola Ogungbesan Compound, Bode, Ibadan.

The statement noted that their removal followed protests from their family members and other serious misconduct, though further details were not provided. The council also warned the dismissed Mogajis not to present themselves as Mogajis going forward.

In a related development, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged the public and content creators to refrain from comparing the seniority of the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife.

Chief Adams made the appeal during his address at the Oke Ibadan Festival 2025, held at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The leader of the Oodua Progressive Union Worldwide cautioned that such comparisons could stir unnecessary conflict and are unhelpful for the harmony of the Yoruba kingdom.