The newly elected executive committee of the Ibadan House of Lords, a socio-cultural club affiliated with the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), is set to hold its first official meeting on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
The meeting will center on outlining a developmental agenda for the club and Ibadanland in line with the broader vision of CCII.
The Public Relation Officer of the club, Lord Lanre Bashir Latinwo, disclosed this to this online newspaper on Tuesday, April 15.
Latinwo popularly known as ‘Lambash’, was a former Chief Press Secretary to ex Oyo state governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
According to the statement, the maiden executives were elected during the club’s March meeting, held on March 16, 2025, at Gbemade Hotel, Iyana Church, Ibadan.
The event, hosted by Lord Mogaji Akin Fagbemi, saw the emergence of a new leadership team tasked with steering the affairs of the club into a new era of purposeful grassroots engagement and community impact.
Leading the new executive team is Lord Chief Sunday Francis Odekeye, who assumes office as President. He is joined by Lord Arole Gbenga Adewusi as Vice President and Lord Olumide Oladimeji as General Secretary.
Other members of the executive include:
Lord Adetokunbo Bello – Treasurer
Lord Alh Abiodun Emiola – Financial Secretary
Lord Kolawole Alawode – Social Secretary
Lord Engineer Bayonle Salami – Chief Whip
Lord Lanre Bashir Latinwo – Public Relations Officer
Lord Lawyer Fatai Adesina – Legal Adviser
Lord Oluremi Akanji – Assistant General Secretary
Lord Dr. Yinka Folahan – Welfare Officer
Speaking ahead of the Sunday meeting, Lord Latinwo emphasized the importance of unity and vision, stating that the new leadership aims to “prioritize community development, cultural preservation, and youth empowerment in Ibadanland.”
He added that the Ibadan House of Lords has positioned itself as a vital cultural and intellectual hub for indigenes of Ibadan to promote civic responsibility, cultural pride, and philanthropic initiatives.
In his words: “The upcoming meeting is expected to mark the beginning of a transformative journey for the club under its new leadership and we’re ready for strategic collaborations in line with the vision of the Club and the mandate of its leadership.”