“The Great Warrior”
O’gu-Ni-Kan-Ni-Ija
“Olisa of Ijebu-Ode”
The Oba Ogu’ja was the King “Olu” of “lsa”, a Kingdom called different names in history before been recognised as Imesi in Ekiti. Olu-Isa ( Olisa) came with Ogboroganda otherwise known as the Awujale of Ijebu-Land about a thousand years ago.
Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) of Ijebu-Ode came to Ijebu kingdom with his Beaded Crown, Brass Sword and Objects signifying his status as a traditional ruler (King), Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) of Ijebu-Ode acknowledged the supremacy of Ćwujale politically and both of them settled and ruled. while Olisa ruled as king over the capital of Ijebuland “Ijebu Ode District”. “MAYOR OF IJEBU-LAND”
Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) had his palace at Ijada quarters in Iwade Ward of Ijebu-Ode. He used his beaded Crown on appropriate occasions.
Oba Ogu’ja (Olisa) throne is hereditary and there are (7) Seven Ruling Houses for (OLU-ISA) OLISA OF IJEBU-ODE.
“OGU’JA” is the “ROYAL” title of the”KING OF IJEBU-ODE” The holder is officially recognized and addressed as “OLISA OF IJEBU-ODE” Under Ogun State Legal Notices Number OGSLN 40 OF 1980.
PAST AND PRESENT OGU’JA OLU-ISA (OLISA) OF IJEBU-ODE
Current Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) of Ijebu-Ode :
Al’aiyeluwa. (Oba Jasan) Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya FCA., ACMA. Ademoku ll 1993 till Date.
NOTE:
The Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) of Ijebu Ode and the Awujale of Ijebuland’s stool by original inter-dynastic marriage are occupied by children of same royal blood. This accounts for the quiet, undisturbed and peaceful movement of some of the past Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (OLISA) of Ijebu Ode to the Awujale stool.
Oba Oguja Okuwa Oluye Oba-Nla Ajagemo is the Olu-Isa (Olisa) that arrived Ijebu Ode with the Awujale.
Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) Okuwa Oluye Oba-Nla Ajagemo has two male Children and they also became KING.
(1) OLUKOYEDE ASAN:
(2) OSHIYIGA JASAN:
Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) Olukoyede Oba Asan first male child has four children, Second child Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) Oshiyiga Oba jasan has three.
Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) Olukoyede Oba Asan first male child has four children, Second child Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa) Oshiyiga Oba jasan has three children making up the seven Ruling Houses as follows,
OLUKOYEDE ASAN:
(1) OLABOYEDE, (2) WUNOMO, (3) OLUDIPE, (4) OWOJOBI,
OSHIYIGA JASAN:
(1) IBISI-ADE, (2) AKURO, (3) ADEGBUTI.
OLU-ISA is the real pronunciation not Olisa,
Some Obas now create the post of Olisa in their domains to rival the administrative structure of Ijebu Ode. However, these newly created Olisas in the districts use itagbe they do not have palace “Afin” of their own and no crown as the Oba Ogu’ja Olu-Isa (Olisa)of Ijebu-Ode. Though the creation of the post of mere Honorary Chiefs in the suburbs and titling them as “Olisa” tends to create confusion. Historical facts and tradition distinguish the titles. While Oguja Olisa’s domain since time immemorial is Ijebu Ode, the suburbs Olisas have no domain.
Historical Researched Links Conducted By:
Otunba Ladipo Olusanya Adeokun
“Otunba Olaboyede of Ijebu-Ode”
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