Sarkin Sasa: Hausa community backs Olubadan’s decision

By Adejayan Gbenga

Leaders and members of the Hausa community in Oyo State on Monday declared their full support for the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, over his decision to declare the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void.

Recall that the Olubadan had earlier stated that the title of Sarkin Sasa is not a recognized traditional title in Ibadanland.

The Sarkin Hausa of Oyo town, Muhammad Gali Kano Ibrahim, while addressing journalists shortly after an emergency meeting held at Sabo in Ibadan, said the entire Hausa community in the state fully supports the Olubadan’s decision and affirmed that no individual should henceforth parade himself as Sarkin Sasa.

He condemned the actions of the son of the former Sarkin Sasa, who he said had begun to parade himself as the new Sarkin Sasa without the Olubadan’s approval.

“We are under the authority of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. It is unfortunate that the son of the former Sarkin Sasa is parading himself as the new Sarkin Sasa without the Olubadan’s endorsement.

“We are 100 per cent in support of the Olubadan’s decision. Who can install a new Sarkin Sasa without the Olubadan’s approval? Only the Olubadan has the authority to install or remove any traditional titleholder in Ibadanland.

“The Olubadan has declared that he should not parade himself as Sarkin Sasa, and so it shall be. He must desist from doing so,” he stated.

He further urged members of the Hausa community to remain law-abiding, respectful of the Olubadan’s authority, and to continue living peacefully in the state.