Chief Shawo of Igbaja is one of the Chiefs in the Traditional Council of Elese of Igbaja.

All Chiefs in the Council including Chief Shawo, make their contributions in all spheres in the administration of Igbaja District before final decisions are made by the Elese of Igbaja.

LIST OF CHIEF SHAWO THAT HAVE REIGNED IN THE PRESENT DAY IGBAJA

1. Chief Shawo Ayekojo
2.  Chief Shawo Bintin
3. Chief Shawo Ogunrinu
4. Chief Shawo Odepidan
5. Chief Shawo Alowonle
6. Chief Shawo Oyelowo
7. Chief Shawo Awoyo
8. Chief Shawo Alawode
9. Chief Shawo Salawu
10. Chief Shawo Ayokulehin Lawal (Current Shawo of Igbaja)

        Chief Shawo would not go to war with other traditional rulers including Elese of Igbaja, he was to stay at home and hold sway for, Elese and other Chiefs that went to war with him. Shawo was the Adeleoba in a war period.