JUST-IN: Olubadan-in-Council Ratifies Ladoja As Next Olubadan

The Olubadan-in-Council in Monday nominated Oba Rasidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Ladoja, a former Oyo State governor was nominated at the Council’s meeting which held at the New Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan on Monday.

The nominated Olubadan was not in attendance at the meeting which had all the beaded crown High Chiefs as he was currently said to be outside of the State.

The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola moved the motion for his nomination and was seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole.

Speaking at the meeting, Oba Ajibola said all members of the Olubadan-in-Council endorsed Ladoja’s nomination.

He added that the Council would now forward Ladoja’s name to the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, for official ratification and scheduling of the coronation ceremony where the Staff and Certificate of Office will be presented to the new monarch.

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 Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.