The Path to becoming the olubadan of Ibadan land
The Olubadan of Ibadanland is a revered traditional institution with a rich history. To become the Olubadan, one must become the mágàjì of his compound first, which must be approved by Olubadan of ibadan land. After ones has become magaji there is a specific path that involves climbing through various chieftaincy titles. There are two main lines to follow: the Civil Line (Egbé Àgbà oyè) and the Military Line (Egbé Balógun). Both lines have their own set of titles that must be conferred upon an individual before they can become the Olubadan.
The Civil Line (Egbé Àgbà oyè)
1. Jagun
2. Àjíà
3. Badà
4. Aare-Onibon
5. Gbonnka
6. Aare-Egbe-Omo
7. Oota
8. Lagunna
9. Aare Ago
10. Ayingun
11. Asaju
12. Ikolaba
13. Aare-Alasa
14. Agba-Akin
15. Ekefa
16. Maye
17. Abese
18. Ekarun-Olubadan
19. Ekerin-Olubadan
20. Asipa-Olubadan
21. Osi-Olubadan
22. Otun-Olubadan
23. Olubadan
The Military Line (Egbé Balógun)
1. Jagun
2. Ajia
3. Bada
4. Aare-Onibon
5. Gbonnka
6. Aare-Egbe-Omo
7. Oota
8. Lagunna
9. Aare Ago
10. Ayingun
11. Asaju
12. Ikolaba
13. Aare-Alasa
14. Agba-Akin
15. Ekefa
16. Maye
17. Abese
18. Ekarun-Balogun
19. Ekerin-Balogun
20. Asipa-Balogun
21. Osi-Balogun
22. Otun-Balogun
23. Balogun
The Olubadan is selected from both lines using rotational method. If the current Olubadan is from the Military Line, the next one will come from the Civil Line, and vice versa.
