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Preserve, promote and transmit the customs, traditions, values and customary laws of Takete-Ide.
Traditional governance
Traditional Council & Chieftaincy
The Olu’de of Takete-Ide, the Council of Titled Chiefs, ward leadership, rotation, and the traditional categories of chieftaincy.
Functions of the Traditional Council
The Traditional Council operates as both a paramount governance organ and a custodian of cultural heritage, overseeing peace-building, customary law, dispute resolution, and community representation across Takete-Ide.
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Protect and promote the community’s cultural heritage, historical identity and indigenous institutions.
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Promote peace, unity, harmony and social cohesion within the community.
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Mediate and resolve disputes in accordance with customary practice and principles of natural justice.
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Represent the traditional identity and cultural interests of Takete-Ide before recognised community, traditional and governmental forums.
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Coordinate and preserve traditional, cultural, ceremonial and customary affairs.
Traditional Council Hierarchy
The Olu’de
Paramount traditional ruler of Takete-Ide and head of the Traditional Council.
The Otunba
A senior traditional position within the council hierarchy immediately following the Olu’de.
Council of Titled Chiefs
Coronated chiefs representing the three broad wards under an established principle of equitable ward representation.
Ward leadership
Baale and Balogun leadership positions for Ok’Ako, Ok’Adan and Odo-Takete supporting community administration within the council hierarchy.
The three broad wards
Ok’Ako
Ok’Adan
Odo-Takete
The nomination to the Olu’de stool rotates among these three wards and their component lineages, embodying an established principle of equitable representation.
How a chief is nominated
- 1A prospective chief is expected to have a strong reputation and standing in family, community and social life.
- 2A ranking family member presents the nominee to the ward.
- 3The ward presents the nominee to the Traditional Council after objections have been considered.
- 4For the Olu’de stool, the candidate must be a titled chief, with accession rotating systematically among the three wards and their lineages.
Four categories of chieftaincy
Chieftaincy category
Oye Ilu
Prestigious community-wide town titles with established civic standing, including Obajemu, Obamla, Oludoyi, Obaro and Obahao.
Chieftaincy category
Oye Adugbo
Ward-associated titles that are carefully retained within the ward as the title evolves across generations.
Chieftaincy category
Oye Idile
Family-associated titles, some of which remain within a family or direct lineage for several generations where suitable successors are available.
Chieftaincy category
Oye Idanilola
Honorary chieftaincy titles conferred upon deserving individuals, including distinguished friends and contributors to Takete-Ide.
Rulers of Takete-Ide
For the complete chronological roll and profile of past and present Olu’de monarchs of Takete-Ide.