The Olubadan-In-Council has nominated former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The nomination was made on Monday during a meeting held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area.
The meeting was presided over by the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, who confirmed the council’s unanimous decision.
“We, the members of the Olubadan-In-Council, have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland,” Ajibola stated.
He added that the resolution would be forwarded to Governor Seyi Makinde, who is expected to officially present the staff of office to the new monarch at a later date.
“The late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be buried this week, so installation this week is not feasible,” Ajibola explained. “The Governor may choose to fix the ceremony for one, two, or even three weeks from now.”
The nomination marks a significant moment in Ibadan’s traditional leadership succession, with Ladoja poised to ascend the throne following due ceremonial processes.