Makinde to Install Ladoja 44th Olubadan September 26

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A former Governor of Oyo State, Mr Rashidi Ladoja, will be installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mapo Hall.

This followed the approval of the Olubadan-designate by Governor Seyi Makinde, after his nomination by the ancient town’s kingmakers.

The throne became vacant following the demise of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90.

The former occupier of the seat passed on less than a week to the one-year anniversary to the ascension of the Olubadan throne.

According to reports, Mr Ladoja held talks with the kingmakers at his residence in Ibadan on Tuesday and today, he was with some officials of the state government and other members of the Olubadan-In-Council.