Nigeria, March 15 -- Following the death of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Lekan Balogun, on Thursday, Olalekan Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadanland and leader of the 'military line' in the Olubadan system is now next in line to ascend the throne.

According to the Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, succession and elevation to the throne are achieved through promotion, with the most senior chief after the King taking his place in the event of his demise.

The declaration recognises two ruling lines to the throne of Olubadan: Egbe Agba (civil) and Balogun (military), from where Olubadans are appointed on a rotational basis to occupy the stool. The next to the Olubadan and most senior on both lines are the Otun Olubadan and Balogun.

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