The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, as invalid and not in accordance with Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.
This declaration was made during a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council, which took place on Monday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan.
The late Sarkin Sasa was known as the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, according to reports.
In an effort to address the leadership gap, one of his sons, Ahmed Haruna (Ciroma), was promptly nominated by the family and the traditional councils from the 17 Southern states as the new Sarkin Sasa, despite not having the approval of the Olubadan.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Gbenga Ayoade, on Tuesday, stated, “Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of Sasa land in the Akinyele Local Area of the state, and the accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.”
The statement further emphasized, “Let it be noted that any individual or group of persons in Sasa land are under the authority of the Baale of Sasa land; 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,” Olubadan warned.
