Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, Dies After Brief Illness

…As APC’s Senator Sharafadeen Alli set for elevation within Balogun line

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away after a brief illness.

A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the monarch died at his residence in Ibadan.

The source disclosed that Oba Isioye-Dada died following a short illness, adding that a delegation of Omo Oye has since visited his home in connection with the development.

Until his death, Oba Isioye-Dada held the traditional title of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland.
Meanwhile, his passing has triggered a traditional succession process within the Balogun chieftaincy line, leading to expected elevations of senior chiefs.

Among those affected is the governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, who is expected to move from Ekaarun Balogun to Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, following approval by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.

Similarly, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin is expected to be elevated from Ekerin Balogun to Asipa Balogun of Ibadanland.

The development marks a new phase in the traditional succession hierarchy within the Ibadan Balogun line following the demise of Oba Isioye-Dada.