The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The nomination was made during a council meeting held at the Oke-Aremo palace, marking a key step in the traditional succession process.
The motion to nominate Ladoja was moved by Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by the Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole as council members endorsed Ladoja’s candidacy, a process that now moves to the state level for ratification.
The council will submit Ladoja’s name to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for official approval and the arrangement of his coronation ceremony. Once confirmed, Ladoja will be presented with the Staff and Certificate of Office as the new monarch of Ibadanland.
His nomination comes after the completion of the traditional 21-days mourning period for the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on July 7 after a brief reign.
