The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void, stating it is not recognised under Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law.
The announcement was made during the Olubadan-in-Council meeting held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday.
“Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of Sasa Land in Akinyele Local Government Area and the accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland,” the monarch affirmed.
“Let it be noted that all individuals or groups in Sasa Land are under the authority of the Baale, Chief Amusa Akinade Ajani. It is imperative to accord him the due respect and authority. Any defiance of his directives will incur severe sanctions, as such acts will be deemed an affront to the Olubadan throne,” the Olubadan warned.
The statement follows the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, held on 8 March 2025 in Sasa, Ibadan. The event unexpectedly turned into a turbaning ceremony for Ciroma, the deceased’s son, as the new Sarkin Sasa—an act conducted without the approval of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.