Sharafadeen Alli Elevated To Ekerin Balogun Olubadan Of Ibadanland

The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District and the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for Oyo State, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has been elevated from Ekarun Balogun Olubadan to Ekerin Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Alli announced the elevation in a statement posted on his X handle, expressing gratitude to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, and members of the Olubadan Advisory Council for the honour.

He said he was unable to attend the elevation ceremony held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, as he is currently in the Holy Land performing Lesser Hajj (Umrah).

“With gratitude to Almighty Allah, I am deeply honoured to announce my elevation from Ekarun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland to Ekerin Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland,” Alli said.

The senator thanked Oba Ladoja, Arusa I, the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, and members of the Olubadan Advisory Council for the confidence reposed in him through the elevation.

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“I receive this new responsibility with humility, gratitude and a renewed commitment to serve with loyalty, dignity and respect,” he said.

Alli also expressed appreciation to those who represented him and attended the ceremony, including Mogajis, royal fathers, Baales, political associates and friends.

He specifically acknowledged the Director General of the All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial Campaign Council, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe, as well as members of the Olofiere family, including Alhaji Abdullahi Abiola Alli, who represented him at the ceremony.

The senator said the elevation represented more than a change in title, stressing that it came with greater responsibility to Ibadanland.

“A step up in rank is a step up in responsibility,” Alli said.

“In Ibadanland, honour comes with service, and progression comes with greater responsibility to the people. This elevation is therefore not simply a new title. It is a renewed call to serve, to listen, to unite and to contribute even more to the peace, progress and development of our people.”

Alli said he was accepting the elevation as a responsibility from the people and expressed readiness to continue serving Ibadanland and Oyo State.

“I receive this honour as a responsibility from my people, and I am ready for the work ahead,” he said.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to the Oyo AHEAD vision, describing it as a framework for a state where “people prosper, communities are strengthened, and a future we can all be proud to build together.”

“I recommit myself to serving Ibadanland and Oyo State with humility, integrity, courage and an unwavering sense of duty,” Alli said.