Shock As Ibadan Traditional Ruler Dies After Brief Illness

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away, sending shockwave across Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

A palace source, who confirmed development on Friday, disclosed that Oba Isioye-Dada died at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness.

The source added that a delegation of Omo Oye had already proceeded to the late chief’s home following news of his passing.

Oba Isioye-Dada had occupied the prestigious position of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, one of the key chieftaincy titles within the traditional hierarchy of the ancient city.

His death is expected to trigger a series of promotions within the Balogun line of the Ibadan chieftaincy system, affecting several chiefs and high chiefs, including All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant, Sharafadeen Ali who may advance from the position of Ekaarun Balogun to Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland.