The Executive Director of the Rural and Electrification Agency (REA) and former federal representative aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Ayoade Rasheed Adegboyega (ARA) has extended his congratulatory message to the federal representative for Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency, Hon Akin Alabi on his chieftaincy elevation as Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, where he described him as not only a worthy representative in his constituency but also a true Ibadan ambassador and exemplary constituency leader that has seen him become the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Hon Ayoade Rasheed Adegboyega (ARA) made this statement on Friday after Hon Akin Alabi was installed as the Jagun Olubadan by His Imperial Majesty, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I) on Monday, May 19th, 2025.
Hon Ayoade Ara described Hon Alabi ascension to Jagun Olubadan as another significant milestone in the life of an achiever, business man, investor and accomplished federal representative from Egbeda Ona-Ara Federal Constituency.
“It is with deep honor that I celebrate my brother and serving federal representative from Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency, Hon Akin Alabi on his milestone achievement in becoming the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, the first step to ascending the Olubadan line of throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.” Hon Ara stated.
“Hon Alabi is not only a celebrated and worthy federal representative in his constituency he also represents a true ambassador, community leader and exemplary character that has seen him worthy of elevation to becoming the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland by His Imperial Majesty, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I.
“This indeed is a significant moment in the life of an achiever, astute business man, investor and accomplished federal representative from Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency who has been a source of inspiration to many youth and community elders in promoting the rich Ibadan monarch tradition, business empire and political landscape of Ibadan.” he added.
“I want to congratulate Hon Akin Alabi on this new elevated opportunity to serve Ibadanland and avenue to further promote the rich Ibadan leadership structure and culture that has become an enviable tradition in the entire global monarch system. I also wish him well in his discharge of duty both as a federal representative from Egbeda Ona-Ara federal constituency and Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, that he may continue to uplift and promote the deep and rich culture of Ibadanland altogether.” Hon Ayoade Ara concluded.
