Eight female chiefs in the
above-described traditional chieftaincy lineage in Ibadanland were promoted on
Friday, 20th September, this year, sequel to the royal approval granted by His
Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Saliu
Adetunji,Aje Ogungunniso 1.
Among the newly-elevated chiefs was my adopted daughter, Chief(Mrs)Aminat Bolupe Aramide, who was promoted from Bada Iyalode to Gbonnka Iyalode of Ibadanland.
L-R:Gbonnka Iyalode Aminat Bolupe Aramide,His Imperial Majesty,the Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Adetunji,Aje Ogungunniso 1,the husband of the new Gbonnka Iyalode,Barrister Daniel Aramide and my humble self,Oloye ‘Lekan Alabi,Agba Akin Olubadan of Ibadanland,at the promotion ceremony in Olubadan Palace,Popo Yemoja Area,Ibadan,Oyo State of Nigeria,on Friday. .
