Olubadan Declares Sarkin Sasa’s Title Void, Reaffirms Baale’s Authority

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State null and void, stating that it is not recognized under the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.

This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting held on Monday at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan.

The late Sarkin Sasa previously served as the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria.

In a swift response to the leadership void, one of the late Sarkin Sasa’s sons, Ahmed Haruna (Ciroma), was unanimously nominated as the new Sarkin Sasa by the family and traditional councils from the 17 Southern states—without obtaining the consent of the Olubadan.

A statement issued on Tuesday by Gbenga Ayoade, the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, clarified that “Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of Sasa land in Akinyele Local Government Area and serves as the officially accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.”

“Let it be noted that any individual or group of persons in Sasa land are under the authority of the Baale of Sasa land; Akinade Ajani. It is therefore imperative to accord him the appropriate respect and authority. Any disobedience to his directive will be met with serious sanctions as it will be considered an affront to the Olubadan stool,” Olubadan warned.