Olubadan-Designate Ladoja Returns to Ibadan

Former Oyo State governor and Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has returned to Ibadan, the state capital.

On Monday, Ladoja was received at his family house in Isale-Osi, Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, before heading to his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan North Local Government Area.

Confirming his arrival, Adeola Oloko, media aide to the monarch, said, “The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja, is in town right now. He is at Isale-Osi. From here, we are moving to his house at Bodija.”

Ladoja was unanimously nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by members of the Olubadan-in-Council on April 4, 2025, following the completion of a 21-day mourning period for the late 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

The final confirmation of his ascension now awaits Governor Seyi Makinde, who is expected to ratify the council’s decision and announce a date for the official presentation of the staff of office.