The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away.

A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the monarch’s death in a telephone interview on Friday. According to the source, he died at his residence in Ibadan following a brief illness. The source also noted that a delegation of Omo Oye had already been dispatched to the late chief’s home upon receiving news of his passing.

Until his death, Oba Isioye-Dada held the revered position of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, one of the prominent chieftaincy titles in the traditional hierarchy of the ancient city.

His passing is expected to trigger a series of promotions within the Balogun line of the Ibadan chieftaincy structure, affecting several chiefs and high chiefs, including All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Sharafadeen Ali.

Under the established succession system and subject to the approval of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, Senator Ali is expected to be elevated from Ekaarun Balogun to Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland.

Similarly, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin is anticipated to move from Ekerin Balogun to Asipa Balogun of Ibadanland as the succession process progresses.