The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Saturday, officially unveiled the incoming Iyalode of Ibadan, Chief Mrs Theresa Oyekanmi, to the members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). The CCII members, on a visit to pay homage to the Olubadan of Ibadan, as part of activities to commemorate 2019 Ibadan cultural festival, was led by its President-General, Chief Yemi Soladoye, who recently got elected for a second term in office. So, by the grace of God, I will make you the Iyalode of Ibadan,” Oba Adetunji said to the chagrin of the CCII members. Chief Soladoye had lauded the monarch for the warm and colourful reception accorded them amidst pomp and pageantry, and asked the monarch to be prepared to grace the grand finale coming up on Saturday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Others are Chief Owolabi Oladejo of Impact Radio and Tv Ibadan and owner of Ilaji farms, Chief Dotun Sanusi and Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Abideen Olajide Ejiogbe.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 20, 2019 17:03 UTC