The Executive Chairman of Ewekoro Local Government, Hon. Adesina Sikiru Adisa, has reiterated the importance of the council’s digitalized Baales’ Certificate, describing it as a landmark initiative aimed at preventing multiple claims to the Baale title within the same community while ensuring global recognition for authentic traditional title holders.
Hon. Adesina made this known on Monday, July 27, 2026, during the presentation of digitalized certificates to another batch of 50 Baales at the Council Conference Room in Itori, Ogun State.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman said the initiative provides an opportunity for Baales to be officially recognized both locally and internationally.
“This is an opportunity for you to be globally recognized as authentic Baales of your communities. Though the full importance may not be immediately clear to some, it will become evident with time,” he said.
According to him, the digital certificate has permanently addressed the issue of multiple claims to the same Baaleship title, a challenge that has often resulted in power tussles and threatened peace in several communities.
He stressed that the local government would only recognize Baales who possess the new digitalized certificate.
Hon. Adesina assured the Baales of the council’s continued support, promising sustained collaboration with traditional rulers to promote peace, security, and sustainable development throughout Ewekoro Local Government.
Speaking on behalf of the newly certificated Baales from Obada Oko, Chief Adewunmi Mathew Gbenga, the Baale of Elejeri expressed profound appreciation to the Chairman for the initiative.
He described the digitalized certificate as a “game changer” that has restored dignity and legitimacy to the institution of Baaleship while safeguarding communities from impostors.
Chief Adewunmi explained that the initiative has also strengthened the relationship between kings and Baales in Ewekoro Local Government, as every applicant must first obtain a formal letter of recognition from the traditional ruler under whose jurisdiction the community falls before becoming eligible for the digital certificate.
According to him, the process has reinforced respect for traditional institutions and ensured that only duly recognized Baales receive official certification.
The Elejeri Baale also congratulated the people of his community, urging them to celebrate the milestone. He said the issuance of the digitalized certificate officially confirms him as the authentic and recognized Baale of the community and would foster a stronger working relationship between the community and the local government, thereby attracting more developmental projects and improving communication with government authorities.
He further praised Hon. Adesina Sikiru Adisa for his visionary leadership, noting that the innovation would significantly reduce chieftaincy disputes and promote lasting peace across the local government.
“Today, Ewekoro Local Government is the only council in Ogun State presenting digitalized certificates to Baales. This is not by accident but the result of the uncommon wisdom of our Chairman,” he said.
Also speaking, Chief Ogunyinka Olugbemi, the Baale of Asipa and one of the beneficiaries of the digitalized certificate, commended Hon. Adesina Sikiru Adisa for introducing the innovation, describing it as a lasting solution to chieftaincy disputes.
Chief Ogunyinka noted that, as explained by the Chairman, each certificate contains a unique barcode that stores the complete details of the respective Baale, making verification easy and preventing forgery.
He said the security features embedded in the certificate make it far more reliable than the previous conventional certificates, which were susceptible to manipulation and duplication.
He added that the digital certificate has already attracted attention beyond Nigeria, with experts describing it as one of the best methods of authenticating Baaleship and granting global recognition to traditional title holders.
