The former Governor of Oyo State and the newly designated 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has returned to Ibadan ahead of formal processes leading to his coronation, Peak Newspaper Nigeria.
Ladoja arrived at his family’s house in Isale-Osi, located in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area, on Monday Evening. He is expected to proceed shortly to his private residence on Ondo Street, Bodija, in Ibadan North Local Government Area.
Confirming his arrival, the media aide to the monarch, Adeola Oloko, told Peak Newspaper Nigeria: “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.”
Oba Ladoja was unanimously selected as the next Olubadan by the Olubadan-in-Council during a meeting held on Monday, April 4, 2025, following the completion of the traditional 21-day mourning period in honour of the late 43rd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun.
