Senator To Become Ibadan Oba
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In Ibadan, the state government has approved the elevation of Senator Sharafadeen Alli and two other high chiefs to beaded crown-wearing Obas.
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The approval was granted under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde.
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Alli, alongside High Chiefs Bolaji Adewoyin and Kola Babalola, will move up within the traditional hierarchy, taking on new titles that place them among crowned Obas in Ibadanland.
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The coronation has been scheduled to take place at Mapo Hall.
The promotion follows recent changes to the Olubadan chieftaincy system, which now allows only beaded crown Obas to be considered for the throne of the Olubadan.
This marks a shift from the older system that prioritised the most senior high chief.
The development is drawing attention due to Alli’s reported political ambition ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
Some within the All Progressives Congress are said to be considering him as a possible candidate.
While there is no strict law stopping a monarch from contesting elections, tradition expects royal figures to remain neutral in politics. This has sparked debate over how the new status could affect Alli’s political plans.
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