The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, will on Friday confer promotions on six high and senior chiefs along the Otun Olubadan line in accordance with the Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration.

The exercise follows the vacancies created by Oba Ladoja’s recent ascension to the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, having previously held the title of Otun Olubadan.

Those to be elevated include Oba Eddy Oyewole, Oba Kola Daisi, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, Oba Adebayo Akande, Senior Chief Lekan Alabi, and Senior Chief Kola Babalola.

According to the promotion list, Oba Oyewole will move from Osi Olubadan to Otun Olubadan; Oba Hamidu Ajibade will advance from Ekerin Olubadan to Asipa Olubadan; Oba Adebayo Akande from Ekaarun Olubadan to Ekerin Olubadan; Senior Chief Lekan Alabi from Maye Olubadan to Abese Olubadan; and Senior Chief Kola Babalola from Abese Olubadan to Ekaarun Olubadan.

The elevation ceremony is scheduled to hold at the new Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, within the Ibadan North Local Government Area.

This event marks the first traditional function to be presided over by Oba Ladoja since his official enthronement on Friday, September 26, 2025.