Olubadan-In-Council picks Rashidi Ladoja as next Ibadan monarch

The Olubadan-In-Council has officially nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The decision was reached during a meeting held on Monday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Oba Ladoja, a former governor of the state, was absent at the meeting, which was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola.

Speaking after the nomination, Oba Ajibola confirmed that all council members had unanimously signed the resolution to install Ladoja as the next monarch.

He stated, “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.”

Oba Ajibola added that due to the pending burial of the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, this week may not be feasible for the coronation ceremony.

Governor Makinde, he said, would determine an appropriate date, possibly within one to three weeks, for the presentation of the staff of office.

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Oba Olakulehin passed away on July 7, 2025, after reigning as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.