The elevation was as a result of the ascension to the throne of Olubadan following the emergence of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on September 26th of this year.
This elevation of the five Monarchs aligns with the tradition of successor to the Olubadan stool which saw them decorated with the tradition leave popularly known as Akoko (R D R) by the Oluwo Afobaje of Ibadanland, Chief Wahab Popoola.
The promoted Monarchs are, Oba Eddy Oyewole who moved from Osi Olubadan to Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun kola-Daisi from Ashipa Olubadan to Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, was promoted from Ekerin Olubadan to Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, while Oba Adebayo Akande moved from Ekarun Olubadan to Ekerin Olubadan and Senior Chief Kolawole Babalola SAN became Ekarun Olubadan from Abese Olubadan.
While charging the elevated Monarchs to use their new positions to advance Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria as a whole Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja urged them rededicate their lives to the service of humanity.
Some of the elevated King’s and chiefs, described the development as a good omen for Ibadanland and thanked the Olubadan for his quality leadership.
They urged the people of Ibadanland to cooperate with Oba Ladoja in his quest to bring more development to Ibadan.
Dignitaries at the occasion included, Olubadan in Council from Balogun Olubadan line led by Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, Wife of a Former Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Babaloja-General of Oyo State, Alhaji Yekeen Abass and others.
