Oyo State House of Assembly Expands Councils of Obas’ and Chiefs to 41 seats

22nd May, 2025

News desk

Oyo State House of Assembly has expanded the ranking members of the Oyo State Traditional Council.

The development followed the expansion of the Council of Obas and Chiefs from 35 to 41
in the recent passage of Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 into law by the Oyo State House of Assembly.

According to the Assembly, the decision is to foster inclusivity and provide broader representation for traditional leaders across Oyo State.

It was gathered that the newly added members of the council are the Olu of Igboora, the Onilala of Lanlate, and the Alado of Ado-Awaye, as well as rotational representatives from various local governments.

Oba Ariwoola also listed among the traditional rulers qualified for the position of Vice Chairman of the council.

Asigangan was listed alongside Onikoyi of Ikoyi-lle, Aresaadu of Iresaadu, Iba of Kisi and Samu of Oyo.

Oba Ariwoola remained the only monarch who was elevated to the council list among other traditional rulers in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the State.

THE FULL LIST MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL (as amended)

1. Alaafin of Oyo
2. Olubadan of Ibadan
3. Soun of Ogbomoso
4. Eleruwa of Eruwa
5. Olugbon of Orile-Igbon
6. Okere of Saki
7. Aseyin of Iseyin
8. Onpetu of Ijeru
9. Aresaadu of Iresaadu
10. Iba of Kisi
11. Onjo of Okeho
12. Onikoyi of Ikoyi-lle
13. Sabiganna of Iganna
14. Balogun
15. Otun Olubadan
16. Olu of Igboora
17. Basorun of Oyo
18. Otun Balogun
19. Osi Olubadan
20. *Alajaawa of Ajaawa

21 Onidere of Idere

22. Asigangan of Igangan
23. Onigbeti of Igbeti
24. Alepata/Ona Onibode/ Onigboho Onighope to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Oorelope Local Government
25. Oloja of Ago-Oja
26. Akibio of flora
27. Obalufon of, Sepeteri/Oni Sanbo of Ogboro/Oloje of Oje-Owode/Alamodu of Agoamodu to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Saki East Local Government
28. Onitede of Tede/Are of Ago Are/Ajoriwin of Irawo to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Atisbo Local Government
29. Eleyinpo of Ipapo/Oluigbo of Igbojaye/Oniro of Otu/Olokaka of Okaka/Olugunwa of Okeamu to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Itesiwaju Local Government
30. Osi Balogun
31. Asipa Olubadan
32. Asipa Balogun
33. Ekerin Olubadan
34. Ekerin Balogun
35. Ekarun Olubadan
36. Onilala of Lanlate
37. Ekarun Balogun
38. Samu of Oyo
39. Agbaakin of Oyo
40. Alado of Ado Awaye/Alawaye of Awaye to be rotated on 2 yearly basis
41. Aale of Oke-Eleerin

DEPUTY CHAIRMEN OF THE COUNCIL

1. Eleruwa of Eruwa
2. Olugbon of Ile-Igbon
3. Okere of Saki
4. Aseyin of Iseyin
5. Onpetu of Ijeru
6. Olu of Igboora
7. Oloja of Ago-Oja
8. Akibio of llora
9. Balogun of Ibadanland
10. Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland