12/05/2024
MOGAJI CHIEFTANCY: ODUWOLE ALOWOLESE FAMILY SETTLED FOR BABATUNDE MUSILIU ADEBIYI AS MOGAJI DESIGNATE - By Tunde
Oduwole Alowolese family at inalende area in Ibadan have resolved to close ranks after years of searching for successor.
It would be recalled that, Alhaji Yekeen Olaleye, the first Mogaji died in 2019 after eighteen years reign, and since then, the family had being without Mogaji's.
The situation took a new dimenssion resently when three members in the family expressed their interest over the vacant Mogaji which is long overdue, and of course regarded as a step to Olubadan throne as tradition demand.
After series of meetings among Alowolese family, they all agreed to pick one out of the three candidates viewing the post.
DatelineNews observed that Alowolese family had earlier done their due deligence and screening for the three candidates after which Babatunde Musiliu ADEBIYI, was announced on 28th of April, 2024.
Among those that constituted the Oduwole Alowolese family are: Alhaji Muraina Sanusi, (Olori-Ebi), Alhaji Chief Adeleke Ayoade, (Olori Apena of Oyo State), Pa Olalere Bolarinwa, Pa Abdul Rasaq Oladejo, Bashir Olawoyin Ayoola, Biliaminu Abdul Quadri, Dauda Alade Olasupo, Alhaji Munir Emiola, Abubakri Muraina, and Ibrahim Adekanmi, Ismail Adekakun, Mudashir Olanrewaju, (Secretary to Oduwole Alowolese family) and Abdulrahman Jimoh to mention few.
Some family members in an interview with dateline correspondence said! the coronation process of their Mogaji, will be after the new Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is crowned and be giving staff of office accordingly, which is expected in due time.
It would be recall that the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, and other kingmakers have differed on the signing of the terms of settlement to facilitate the process of the enthronement of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
In a report from the daily news, Ladoja had indicated his willingness to withdraw the suit initiated against other members of the Olubadan-in-Council on the condition that the two parties must sign the terms of settlement as prepared.
The Otun Olubadan made this public at his Bodija residence, while playing host to the visiting Compound Heads of Ibadanland, otherwise known as Mogaji, led by Chief Asimiyu Ariori.
Adding that, the coronation of new Mogaji's will be communicated to the public after Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has been crown as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland in accordance with Olubadan-in-council agreed date.
Research by yours truly, (Mr. AWOPEJU Olatunde), Editor-in-chief, dateline Newsonline, and a childhood friend of Mogaji designate, (Mr. Musiliu ADEBIYI), learnt that Alowolese sons and daughters are in diaspora making significant progress, some of whom had extended their heartfelt message of congratulations to Mr. ADEBIYI'S.
Mr. ADEBIYI'S noted that without prejudice, the necessity to recognized some notable members of Alowolese family, the likes of Chief Mrs Modupe Oladejo Akinwande (The Iyalode of Akufo) and a retired Area Manager of WEMA BANK PLC, as well as Alhaji Bamidele Kamorudeen Alade, a retired Deputy Director CBN cannot be over emphasize. Adding that both of who has demonstrated a true becon of hope characterized with human touch.
Biography:
Mr. Babatunde Musiliu Adebiyi had a foreboding at tender age that he was doomed to prediction if he could not endure and square up to the missile of misfortune that faith was viciously hurling at him.
If at such age he did not allow situation at that time to affect his relationship or have any negative impact on his life, then he would not only have a date with history, but definitely cause stir in this generation.
For those that are familiar with his academic and the qualities that emerged with his growing years as a student, his rise in life could not have been a surprise.
His wealth of experience in the oil and gas sector has made him occupy the position of Vice Chairman, IMB of NUPENG, Lagos Zonal Council.
A graduate, with (B.Sc) Hon in economics from a revered Institution, married with kids, family based in Canada and United State of America.
Musiliu Babatunde ADEBIYI, is like every other man with his own bundles of contradiction. But what he has going on for him however are courage, reasons and passion to lead and to serve.
