9th April, 2025
News desk
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as illegal and not recognised under the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.
The declaration was made on Monday during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
The pronouncement follows the recent nomination of Ahmed Haruna (Ciroma), son of the late Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, by his family and the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 southern states. The late Haruna, who passed away on March 2, 2025, was also the chairman of the council. However, the selection of his successor was carried out without the consent of the Olubadan.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Gbenga Ayoade, the monarch reaffirmed Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa as the recognised Baale of Sasa land and the officially accredited representative of the Olubadan in the Akinyele Local Government Area.
The statement emphasised that all residents and groups in Sasa land are under the authority of the Baale and warned that any act of insubordination would be treated as a direct affront to the Olubadan stool, with serious consequences.
“It is, therefore, imperative to accord him the appropriate respect and authority,” the statement added.
