OLUBADAN DECLARES SARKIN SASA ILLEGAL, THREATENS SANCTION

The Olubadan of Ibadanland His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.

The declaration was made during the Olubadan – In – Council meeting held at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo in Ibadan.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, on Tuesday, confirmed that “Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of Sasa land in the Akinyele Local Area of the state, and the 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.