Traditional Announcement Of The Passage Of An IBADAN Chief/Community Leader To Kabiyesi Olubadan

By Oloye 'Lekan Alabi

When an Ibadan chief/community leader dies,his/her family must formally inform Kabiyesi Olubadan of Ibadanland,of his/her demise.

Part of the processes include a formal notification(letter)informing Kabiyesi Olubadan of the name,age,ancestry,title held by the deceased,date and place of passage and presentation of two(2)bottles of Schnapp drink to Kabiyesi.

Quite expectedly,Kabiyesi Olubadan will pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort of his/her family.

On Saturday, 10th July, this year,my humble self, Oloye 'Lekan Alabi, Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland,in my capacity as the Chairman of the Sir (Chief) Bode Akindele Burial Planning Committee, on behalf of the Akindele Chieftaincy Family  of Ile Olobi,Oja 'Ba,Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria, formally announced the passage of Sir (Chief) Bode Akindele, OFR, KJW, Parakoyi (Head of Trade and Commerce of Ibadanland), to His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Alayeluwa Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, at the Olubadan Palace, Popo Area, Ibadan.

Kabiyesi prayed for the repose of the soul of Sir Bode, who was also the Baba Ijo of Methodist Church Nigeria, Agbeni, Ibadan and Chairman, MONDANDOLA GROUP (Nigeria and Overseas). 

Sir Bode died on Monday, 29th June, last month, in his Apapa, Lagos State home. He was aged 87.May God grant his noble and kind soul perfect rest in heaven.Amen.