IBADAN NORTH EAST CHAIRMAN, HON. IBRAHIM AKINTAYO ‘O MU YES’, CELEBRATES CHIEF BARR. DR. MUYIWA MAKINDE ON HIS ELEVATION TO GBONKA OLUBADAN

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IBADAN NORTH EAST CHAIRMAN, HON. IBRAHIM AKINTAYO ‘O MU YES’, CELEBRATES CHIEF BARR. DR. MUYIWA MAKINDE ON HIS ELEVATION TO GBONKA OLUBADAN

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, popularly known as O Mu Yes, has extended warm felicitations to Chief Barrister Dr. Muyiwa Makinde, Ph.D., on his prestigious elevation to the revered position of Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Chief Makinde’s elevation was formally pronounced by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (ARUSA I), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking another significant step in the continued strengthening of the Olubadan traditional institution.

In his congratulatory message, Hon. Akintayo described the new Gbonka Olubadan as a distinguished son of Ibadan whose contributions to law, governance, and community development have earned him respect across the land. He noted that Chief Makinde’s progression on the Olubadan line is well-deserved and reflective of his integrity, service, and unwavering commitment to the cultural heritage of Ibadanland.

> “This elevation is not just an honour to Chief Barr. Dr. Muyiwa Makinde, but a pride to Ibadan North East and the entire Ibadanland. His dedication to community growth, leadership excellence, and promotion of our traditions stands out. I congratulate him and pray that God grants him wisdom, strength, and long life as he continues to serve our people,” Hon. Akintayo said.



He further commended Oba Ladoja for his exemplary leadership and the stability he continues to bring to the traditional leadership structure of Ibadanland.

Residents, traditional stakeholders, and political leaders have also joined in celebrating the new Gbonka Olubadan, acknowledging the elevation as a milestone in the history of Ibadan’s revered chieftaincy system.

Chief Barr. Dr. Muyiwa Makinde’s new role places him in a distinguished position within the Olubadan hierarchy, further enhancing his influence and responsibilities within the sociocultural framework of Ibadanland.