- Declaration: The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void, citing that it is not recognized by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.
- Recognition of Baale: Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is recognized as the legitimate Baale of Sasa land in Akinyele Local Area and the accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
- Warning Against Disobedience: The Olubadan warned that disobeying Chief Amusa’s directives will be met with serious sanctions, considering it an affront to the Olubadan stool.
- Background: The declaration follows a recent incident where Ciroma, son of the late Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Kastina, was turbaned as the new Sarkin Sasa without the Olubadan’s approval.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void, citing that it is not recognized by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is recognized as the legitimate Baale of Sasa land in Akinyele Local Area and the accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Olubadan emphasized that any individual or group in Sasa land must acknowledge Chief Amusa’s authority.
Oba Olakulehin warned that disobeying Chief Amusa’s directives will be met with serious sanctions, considering it an affront to the Olubadan stool.
The declaration follows a recent incident where Ciroma, son of the late Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Kastina, was turbaned as the new Sarkin Sasa without the Olubadan’s approval during the 8th day firdaus prayer on March 8, 2025, at Sasa, Ibadan ¹.
