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Ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja Set To Succeed Late Olakulehin As Olubadan Of Ibadanland

Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is set to become the next Olubadan of Ibadanland following the death of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Oba Olakulehin passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, less than 12 months after his installation as monarch.

The late monarch, who was installed in July 2024 by Governor Seyi Makinde, succeeded Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died in March 2024 after a brief illness.


According to tradition, the Olubadan throne alternates between two ruling lines: Egbe Agba (civil) and Balogun (military).

With the late Olakulehin ascending from the Balogun line, the next monarch is expected from the Egbe Agba line, where Ladoja is currently the most senior High Chief.

Ladoja, a former senator and governor of Oyo State between 2003 and 2007, has steadily climbed the traditional ladder over the years.

In September 2024, Rasheed Ladoja celebrated his 80th birthday.

In August 2024, Rasheed Ladoja was crowned as the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland.

This put an end to the controversy over his acceptance of the chieftaincy title.

Ladoja was crowned by the immediate past Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at a ceremony attended by the then-acting governor of the state, Bayo Lawal, who presented him with the staff and instrument of office, in the company of other top government officials.

The event, held at the Aafin Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, was the first ceremony of the Olubadan, preceded by a meeting of the members of the Olubadan-in-Council.

Speaking after receiving his beaded crown and adopting the title of Oba, Ladoja stated that there was no issue with assuming the position of king in the Olubadan lineage. He emphasised that the Olubadan of Ibadanland remained the only paramount king in the ancient city, while all other Obas were subjects and advisers.

Addressing other concerns, Ladoja said those who anticipated a crisis in the ancient city due to the reform of the Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration were mistaken.

He explained that all parties involved were able to resolve their differences amicably and said he agreed to take the crown after all his reservations and uncertainties were addressed.

Ladoja stated, “We can do our things on our own in Ibadanland. Those thinking that Ibadan will burn are liars. Whenever there is an issue among us, you will see that things will change once we enter the room and come out, that’s all because we know what is right.

“Misunderstanding was the cause of what happened before because what we were asking before was that as a king, where is our domain?

“They have answered us that we were king in the Olubadan line because what the declaration tells us was that Otun can become king, Osi, Asipa, and Ekeerin, including all of us in the Olubadan line, can become king.

“The question I have been asking, where is our domain, has been answered. Only those that God destined can become the Olubadan. We have seen some who rose to the post of the Otun and Balogun but eventually didn’t become the Olubadan.

“Now that we have become the king, we have become the adviser and servant to Oba Olakulehin because he can send us to wherever he wants as our king. We only have one king in Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin is our king.”

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The late monarch, who was installed in July 2024 by Governor Seyi Makinde, succeeded Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died in March 2024 after a brief illness.

Congratulations to Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadan.

seunmsg:
Congratulations to Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadan.

the same Rasheed ladoja you called a thief in his days as governor of Oyo state

Which of Nigerian governors btw the past and present that Nigerian didn’t call thief…

LagosOrigin:
the same Rasheed ladoja you called a thief in his days as governor of Oyo state

Hmmmmmmm
Hmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmm
Hmmmmmmm mmmm

Interesting one... Former Governor, turned king.

I wish him long life and sound health

How old is he so that we dont hear another news again in few years

Finally, Baba go just dey smile . Las las, we gonna die 🤷🏿

In September 2024, Rasheed Ladoja celebrated his 80th birthday.
Ha, next king should get ready

BABA AGBALAGBA


EPON JAGBALA


Oko iya won ni, Baba o

He never wanted to wear any other crown other than Olubadans...

Strong man 💪

These Ibadan kings no dey ever last


This one just less than 2 years he don go...

People wey dey line up to be king too many...

Kabiyesi ooooo. K'ade pe l'ori,ki bata pe l'ese,irukere pe l'owo.


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Re: Rashidi Ladoja Set To Succeed Late Olakulehin As Olubadan Of Ibadan by MaziObinnaokija: Kabiyesi ooooo. K'ade pe l'ori,ki bata pe l'ese,irukere pe l'owo.



Do you know that, this is the first time someone will be a governor and also be an olubadan in one life time?

Good is great !!!

Honestly, I don't know what already accomplished people see in becoming a king

At last... Congratulations to him.. Ibadan always have the knowledge of who to be the next olubadan although, they are always old before ascending the throne

Yoruba history no just dey appealing to me
I don even force myself to like their culture
But deep down their culture too dry

Unlike Igbo culture wey you fit trace to China
Igbo Masquerade and Chinese dragon Masquerade celebration. Igbo culture get trace to Chinese culture.
Feather in cap, Isi agu style and more

Jonathan:
These Ibadan kings no dey ever last


This one just less than 2 years he don go...

People wey dey line up to be king too many...

They are always crowned at a very old age. That is the key cause.

Ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja can now see why patience is necessary. Oriade, lori Ladoja. Atiku is in coming 2027.

He has always wanted to achieve this ambition and now he has. It reminds me of another governor, though not elected, who always wanted to be Emir of Kano 😀

Ladoja will be 81 this year, he became governor at 52.

Ladoja was a good guy, is unfortunate that he did not fall into the good books of Obasanjo.

Congratulations 👏🎉 in advance.

Such is life... Once you die... There's a replacement in line...
Live your best life when you can and make it count...

The day you die... Your relevance is replaced immediately

What he has always wanted
Tyjytt4eeeedddddeeeeeeeerrrrrr

We don't want him as king 👑

We want an Igbo man as king in Yoruba and and a Yoruba man as king in Igbo land.

Ladoja the real oil man. congratulations in advanced. keep moving

Na so..

Unambiguous way of ascending to the throne..

No need of lobbying.

No need of any political interference...

The potential Olubadans know themselves...the next in line knows..

Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja....long may you reign.

Kabiyesi ooo

LagosOrigin:
the same Rasheed ladoja you called a thief in his days as governor of Oyo state

And so what !
Which of the past Nigerian leaders isn’t a thief ??

Noted.
Ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja Set To Succeed Late Olakulehin As Olubadan Of Ibadanland

The most organized transition.
No politics.

Their ancestors were very intelligent

My mother told me that if you know three reigns of obas or witness three ileya ( Ramadan) falling on Sundays, you are old. Anyway,one started his reign before her birth, the last monarch in my place reigned for fifty two years, the current was about twenty two years into his reign. She lived over a hundred years. I have known about seven olubadan in the past forty years.

RollinTNDA:
Yoruba history no just dey appealing to me
I don even force myself to like their culture
But deep down their culture too dry

Unlike Igbo culture wey you fit trace to China
Feather in cap, Isi agu style and more

I can't blame you. We all can't be lucky.

When slavery is in one's blood, his head would be itching him to carry load.

It's not what you can force, it's who you are.

My mother told me that if you know three reigns of obas or witness three ileya ( Ramadan) falling on Sundays, you are old. Anyway, my mother knew three Kings in my place; one started his reign before her birth, the last monarch in my place reigned for fifty two years, the current was about twenty two years into his reign. She lived over a hundred years. I have known about seven olubadan in the past forty years.