…to return to Ibadan as late Oba Olakulehin mourning rites end
By Adeyinka Adeniran
There are indications that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja will return to Ibadan, by the weekend.
This is as the former governor said he will prioritise filling vacant positions in the Olubadan Chieftaincy line after his enthronement as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Media Aide to the monarch, Adeola Oloko in a statement said the former governor gave the assurance while playing host to the Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, at his Lagos residence on Monday.
He quoted the Olubadan designate as saying, although he was not in Ibadan when Oba Owolabi Olakulehin joined his ancestors, he extolled the the virtues of the late paramount ruler saying “I was not in Ibadan when the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin joined his ancestors, on Monday, July 7, 2025.
“Kabiyesi Olakulehin lived an impactful life and gave a good account of himself.
“There would be no delay in filling every pending vacancy in the Olubadan chieftaincy line,” Olubadan designate affirmed.
Earlier, Oba Kola-Daisi condoled Ladoja over the passing of the 43rd Olubadan.
He used the opportunity to pledge his loyalty and support to the Olubadan-designate.
Corenews reports that Oba Olakulehin joined his ancestors at the age of 90, five days to celebrate his first coronation anniversary.
Oba Ladoja who has been away since demise of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is expected back in Ibadan this weekend.
It was gathered reliably that enthronement rite will commence after the burial ceremony of Late Oba Olakulehin which has been tentatively fixed for Friday, August, 8, 2025 at Saint Peters Cathedral, Aremo Ibadan.
The enthronement rites will be preceded by the Olubadan Advisory Council meeting where Oba Ladoja will be nominated as successor to the throne by Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeed Ajibola and to be seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole.
His nomination, (Oba Ladoja) will be forwarded to Governor Seyi Makinde for approval after which the traditional rites will commence.
The date of the coronation of the new Olubadan is expected to be announced after the final burial of the late Oba Olakulehin.
