Balogun Oderinlo of Ibadan: Mysterious Death & Political Legacy 🏛️🗡️"
By Jude Obuseh Balogun Oderinlo's life in Ibadan was intertwined with a series of significant events that shaped the town's history. His ascent to power followed the demise of Bashorun Oluyole, leaving him as the clear successor due to the absence of senior chiefs and rivals. Oderinlo's previous involvement in the rebellion against Lakanle and his subsequent rise to the position of Otun Balogun under Bankole Aleshinloye solidified his influence within Ibadan's political hierarchy. His leadership was marked by military prowess, exemplified by his command during the successful Ibadan campaigns in the Second Ibadan-Ilorin War at Osogbo, the rescue of Oshogbo from Ilesa, and ventures into Ekiti and Ara. However, Oderinlo's involvement in the plot against Oluyole, followed by his withdrawal from the conspiracy, showcased a complex political landscape within Ibadan's ruling circles. The pivotal moment in Oderinlo's life came when, poised to be announce...