Olubadan Strips Chief Of Mogaji Title Over Abusive Language

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, has stripped a family compound title holder in Ibadanland (Mogaji), Chief Waheed Gbolagade Kosoko (Mogaji Kosoko Family) of his title for using abusive language on High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola.

The monarch also ordered the chief never to parade himself as one.

This was contained in a letter with reference No. OIC/1/Vol.8/102 dated 27th December, 2022 and signed by the secretary, Olubadan Advisory Council, Mr. Kamorudeen Liasu.

The letter titled: ‘Revocation of Appointment as Mogaji Kosoko Family, Agbeni Area, Ibadan”, obtained by LEADERSHIP yesterday, accused the Mogaji of using abusive language on Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola.

“The attention of Kabiyesi Olubadan of Ibadanland has been drawn to the acts of mischief, insubordination, use of abusive language as well as threat to life of Otun Balogun of Ibadanland (High Chief Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola) by you.

“These acts are contrary to and punishable under the Chiefs Law. Aside, sources further disclosed that you are in possession of two different letters of appointment appointing you as (i) Mogaji Kosoko Family and (ii) Mogaji Kosoko Onilabu Family, both dated 9th January, 2017 while records from this office show your appointment as Mogaji Kosoko Family and not Onilabu Family.

“Your acts, which the council viewed as forgery and misleading. In effect, therefore, the council at its meeting held on Monday, 19th December, 2022, resolved that your appointment as Mogaji Kosoko Family is hereby revoked, that the letter dated 9th January, 2017 or any letter purportedly appointing you as Mogaji Kosoko is hereby withdrawn and declared as null and void.

“That you should stop parading yourself in the community as Mogaji Kosoko Family forthwith”, the letter added just as it enjoined him to adhere strictly with the directives by the council as any violation would not be condoned.”