The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated Oba Rasidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Oba Ladoja was nominated at the Council meeting held at the new Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan on Monday.
However, Oba Ladoja was not in attendance at the meeting which had all the beaded crown High Chiefs of Ibadanland.
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, moved the motion and was seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole.
Oba Ajibola, while speaking at the meeting, said the Ladoja’s name will be forwarded to the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for approval.
Meanwhile, Ladoja’s nomination is coming following demise of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
It was reported that Oba Olakulehin, who received staff of office on July 12, 2024, spent barely one year on the throne and died on July 7, 2025, at the age of 90.
According to Ibadan Obaship system, We learnt that Ladoja, who is on the topmost rung of the Olubadan Line of the ascension ladder, is the next-in-line to succeed Oba Owolabi who ascended the throne in 2024 from the Military Line.
