The Olubadan-In-Council, on Monday, nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The nomination took place at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo,
in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The new Olubadan was not in attendance during the meeting.
Presiding over the meeting, the Balogun Olubadan of
Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, said, “We (members of the
Olubadan-In-Council) have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the
new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“We will forward the resolutions of our meeting to our
Governor, Seyi Makinde. He will now pick a date to present a staff of Office to
the new Olubadan.
“The late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be buried
this week. So, this week is not feasible.
“He (Makinde) may decide to pick three weeks, two weeks or
one week.”
The late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin,
joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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