Olubadan warns chiefs against arbitrary sale of ancestral lands

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, warned Mogajis and other traditional title holders against arbitrarily selling ancestral lands and property. He spoke on Monday at the Olubadan palace during the installation of five new Mogajis and four Baales, saying the chiefs represent the Olubadan in their communities and were not installed to oppress residents. Ladoja said ancestral lands should be used for development projects and urged the new chiefs to protect the reputations of the Olubadan and Ibadanland.