The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The nomination was moved by Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole, during a meeting at the Oke-Aremo palace.
All members of the council have signed off on Ladoja’s nomination, which will now be forwarded to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for ratification and scheduling of the coronation ceremony.
This development follows the completion of the 21-day mourning period for the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on July 7, 2025. Ladoja is expected to prioritize filling vacant positions in the Olubadan chieftaincy line after his enthronement.
The Olubadan-in-Council’s recommendation will be sent to the Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters for ratification by Governor Makinde.
