The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has declared that the title of Sarkin Sasa is not recognised under the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law and, therefore, holds no official status.
The Olubadan-in-Council made this declaration during its meeting at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Olugbemiga Ayoade, the Council stated that the law only recognises the Baale of Sasa land in Akinyele Local Government Area, and no other titleholder.
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“Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of Sasa land in Akinyele Local Government Area and the accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland,” the Olubadan confirmed.
“Let it be noted that any individual or group of persons in Sasa land are under the authority of the Baale of Sasa land, Chief Amusa Akinade Ajani.
“It is therefore imperative to accord him the appropriate respect and authority. Any disobedience to his directive will be met with serious sanctions, as it will be considered an affront to the Olubadan stool,” the monarch warned.
Recall that the 8th-day Fidau prayer for the late Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Kastina, held on March 8, 2025, in Sasa, Ibadan, turned into a turbaning ceremony for his son, Ciroma, as the new Sarkin Sasa—without the approval of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE