Rashidi Ladoja has been nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by the Olubadan-in-Council following the death of the late monarch. The nomination awaits official confirmation from Governor Seyi Makinde

Former Oyo State Governor and Senator Rashidi Ladoja has been unanimously nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

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The decision was made during a closed meeting of the Olubadan-in-Council at the Oke-Aremo palace.

This nomination follows the recent passing of the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on July 7 after a year on the throne.

The council’s 11 high chiefs, including Ladoja, endorsed the nomination in line with Ibadan’s rotational system between the civil and military lines.

Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, Balogun Olubadan of the military line, confirmed the council will forward the decision to Governor Seyi Makinde, who will set the date for the coronation and presentation of the staff of office.

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Due to the burial of the late monarch this week, the coronation ceremony will be scheduled for a later date.