By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
Sen. Rashidi Ladoja,a former governor of Oyo State, has been nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by the Olubadan-in-Council
Ladoja’s nomination was moved by Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole, during a meeting held at the Oke-Aremo palace of the Olubadan.
Oba Ajibola, speaking at the meeting, said all members of the Olubadan-in-Council had signed off on Ladoja’s nomination.
“The council would now forward Ladoja’s name to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for official ratification and scheduling the coronation ceremony, where the Staff and Certificate of Office will be presented,” he said.
“The nomination follows the completion of the 21-day mourning period for the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on July 7, 2025, after reigning for one year.
Olakulehin succeeded Oba Dr. Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
