Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, dies after a brief illness, multiple reports say. A palace source confirms his death in a telephone conversation, stating that the monarch dies at his residence in Ibadan. The reports also indicate that news of his passing prompts immediate traditional activities, including the arrival or movement of a delegation of Omo Oye to the late monarch’s home.
Following his death, the chieftaincy line is expected to see vacancies and promotions within the Balogun titles in Ibadan’s traditional hierarchy. One report notes that the succession process would trigger changes among chiefs and high chiefs associated with the Balogun line. In that context, it is reported that appointments would be subject to the traditional succession structure and approval by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja.
No report provides further details about the illness beyond it being brief, and the accounts focus on the confirmation of death and its expected impact on the ensuing succession and promotions.
