Experience Gbagura Nation
We love and respect our tradition.
Who We Are
Gbagura is one of the four quarters in Abeokuta. It is the homestead of the late Bashorun MKO Abiola.
The official title of the King of Gbagura is Agura of Gbagura. Gbagura has two ruling houses namely Egiri and Jiboso ruling houses.
The status of Agura of Gbagura as a major Oba in Egba Traditional council and Ogun state Council of Obas has been well established. His Royal Majesty, the Agura of Gbagura still retains his status as a prescribed authority that can honor Gbagura Sons and Daughters as well as other Egbas and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora with Chieftaincy titles.
Past and present Agura of Gbagura and their ruling houses
1870 - 1877 Oba Jamolu I (Egiri ruling house)
1879 - 1897 Oba Ijaade (Egiri ruling house)
1897 - 1910 Oba Olubunmi (Jiboso ruling house)
1910 -1915 Oba Abolade (Egiri ruling house)
1915 - 1936 Oba Adeosun I (Egiri ruling house)
1936 - 1960 Oba Sobekun I (Jiboso ruling house)
1961 - 1978 Oba Rauf Adeosun (Egiri ruling house)
1978 - 2019 Oba Laloko (Jiboso ruling house)
2019 - date Oba Saburee Bakre Jamolu II (Egiri ruling house)
Gbagura Chiefs
There is a separation of function of powers amongst the hierarchy of Gbagura Chiefs like the OLOGUN, OLOROGUN, OGBONI, PARAKOYI< AND ERELU (Female chiefs) in Gbagura, the Ologun, led by the Balogun of each township is the head of the council of chiefs. The Ologun lineage is headed by the Jaguna, while Ogboni is headed by Oluwo. The Parakoyi is headed by the Erelu Lineage (Female Chiefs).
The Ologun and the Olorogun were war chiefs. They deliberated on developmental matters and are supposed to advise the Obas on wars, local disputes and other matters inimical to the progress of the people.
The Ogbonis are supposed to be the elite ruling class, while advising Obas in all affairs of the community.
The Iyalode is the head of the Erelu Lineage. Although there are other titles within the female linage, all matters relating to the female titles are under the Iyalode of all townships in Gbagura.
