.… Monarch Elevates Four High Chiefs, One Senior High Chief
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Senator) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has called on all religious adherents globally to ensure peaceful co -existence irrespective of our religious affiliations.
Oba Ladoja also advised presidents and world political leaders to co-operate and allow peaceful co -existence to be their cardinal principles.
The Olubadan made these assertions in a press release issued and signed by Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga during the courtesy visit paid by Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN ) to Olubadan in his palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Friday
On the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, the Imperial Majesty admitted that Nigeria is currently facing some security challenges.
According to the paramount ruler, the insecurity as observed in many countries of the world affects all religious sects which should neither be allowed to divide us nor be allowed to result to war that may lead to destruction of lives and properties.
He urged the PFN President to appeal to other Christian leaders, world wide to preach peace and be our brothers and sisters keepers as he urged the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to put more effort in ensuring that insecurity is reduced if not totally eradicated
Earlier in his address, the PFN president, Bishop Francis Wale Oke prayed God to give the monarch longevity of life in the service of God and humanity
In a related development, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ladoja elevated four High Chiefs and a Senior High Chief.
Those elevated were; Oba (Sir) Eddy Oyewole from Osi Olubadan to Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi from Ashipa Olubadan to Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Amidu Salawudeen Ajibade from Ekerin Olubadan to Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland
Others are; Oba Adebayo Akande from Ekarun Olubadan to Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland while High Chief Babalola SAN who was represented by Elder Sunday Adeyemo Babalola was promoted from Abese Olubadan to Ekarun Olubadan of Ibadanland
Important personalities who graced the occasion included members of Olubadan In – Council Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba John Olubunmi Isioye Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, , Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin the Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland and High Chief (Senator) Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland.
Other dignitaries are; Her Excellency Mrs Dolapo Osibajo, wife o former Vice – President Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs Soyege ) Balogun Iyalode of Ibadanland, traditional rulers, religious leaders, president Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) Barr. Ajeniyi Ajewole Sulaimon among others.
