The Olubadan-in-Council on 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 was held at the New Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan on Monday.
The nominated Olubadan was not in attendance at the meeting, which included all the beaded crown High Chiefs, as he was reportedly outside of the State at the time.
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, moved the motion for his nomination, which was seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole.
Speaking at the meeting, Oba Ajibola stated that all members of the Olubadan-in-Council had 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 the 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 had succeeded Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
