By Adeyinka Adeniran
Ibadan Mogajis, the heads of the various families of indigenes of Ibadan led by the Aare Egbe Mogaji – Asimiyu Ariori on Thursday paid obeisance to the Olubadan Designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin in fulfilment of the Ibadan tradition upon the nomination of the Olubadan designate.
The Executive Committee of the Mogajis and others representing the five local government areas in Ibadan city continued the age long tradition of respect and obeisance to the recently nominated 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan.
Speaking during the visit, the Aare Egbe Mogaji – Asimiyu Ariori on behalf of the Mogajis pledged their support to the monarch praying for sound health and long life during his reign.
He also sought permission for the Mogajis to visit the Otun Balogun, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola in line with tradition noting that same was done to Otun Olubadan Senator Rashid Ladoja, after their visit to the late 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun upon nomination.
Responding himself, the Olubadan granted the Mogajis their request and appreciated them for the visit praying that each of them will fulfil their desires on the path to the Olubadan throne.
Chief Osuolale Owolabi, the younger brother to the monarch on behalf of Kaabiyesi and the Olakulehin family thanked the Mogajis for their pledge of support and obeisance to the recently nominated Olubadan of Ibadan.
