…set for coronation rites
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has arrived his family house at Isale-Osi in Ibadan South-West local government area on Monday.
Oba Ladoja, who came into town at 1:20pm headed straight to his family house where he was received by family members and friends.
His family members has organized a special prayers both in Muslim and Christian ways.
Oba Ladoja, after the prayers, is expected to move to his Bodija residence later in the day.
Sources confirmed to Tribune Online that Oba Ladoja is set for traditional rites necessary for his installation as the new Olubadan.
Tribune Online reports that 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, August 4, 2025.
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
