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The revered Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, 7th July 2025.

His passing not only marks the end of a significant chapter in the city’s storied monarchy but also signals the commencement of a transition process guided by the long-established traditional hierarchy of succession within Ibadanland.

In accordance with this time-honoured order, the next in line to ascend the throne is the current Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Ladoja is widely respected both in political and traditional circles for his statesmanship and deep-rooted connection to the Ibadan chieftaincy system.

Subject to formal ratification by the Olubadan-in-Council and subsequent approval by the relevant authorities, Chief Ladoja is poised to become the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland—continuing the city’s legacy of orderly, peaceful, and lineage-based succession.

It will be recalled that in August 2024, while speaking on a live radio programme titled Agbami Oselu, High Chief Ladoja expressed a profound sense of destiny regarding his potential ascension. In his words, “By the grace of God, I will become Olubadan. God has been merciful to me. My blood pressure has remained stable.”

He further emphasised that divine will supersedes human interference, stating, “Anyone God has destined to become Olubadan will become Olubadan. No matter the obstacles placed in the path, if God ordains it, it will come to pass.”

Reflecting on his long-standing involvement in the chieftaincy progression, Ladoja also referenced political tensions from the past, notably during the administration of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi. He asserted, “What I know is that it is the Olubadan who is meant to effect amendments to the system, not the governor.”

He concluded his remarks with a message of humility and service: “I will do what the people of Ibadan want. Everything is determined by God. We have had many who attained the ranks of Balogun or Otun Olubadan but never became Olubadan. It is all about destiny.”

With Chief Ladoja now positioned as the natural successor, all eyes turn to the traditional institutions for a formal announcement that will usher in a new era for the ancient city of Ibadan.

We at our great party ADC sympathizes with the people of Ibadan and Oyo state in general. May God grant the deperted monarch eternal rest.

Rashidi ladoja you mean? So he was a Prince all this while or they don't use prince's?

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E don reach 40.

columbus007:
Rashidi ladoja you mean? So he was a Prince all this while or they don't use prince's?

He is high chief Rashidi Ladoja(Osi olubadan )He has to come through the rank before becoming the olubadan.

Hope he will also last, what is happening currently in Nigeria, 40years is now benchmark to survive, if you exceed that is grace, before 40, you must have passed through a lot

I hope this one is not also a Canadian or American returnee with a cr!m!n@l past or dr¥9s record like every of their Oba.

Because it seems that is a major criteria to contest for a traditional stool in Yoruba land.

kingbee90:
I hope this one is not also a Canadian or American returnee with a cr!m!n@l past or dr¥9s record like every of their Oba.

Because it seems that is a major criteria to contest for a traditional stool in Yoruba land.

If you lived in Nigeria you won’t say this about Rashed Ladoja. He is better known as a former governor.

kingbee90:
I hope this one is not also a Canadian or American returnee with a cr!m!n@l past or dr¥9s record like every of their Oba.

Because it seems that is a major criteria to contest for a traditional stool in Yoruba land.

One of the most basic requirements for a public commentator is to be current with news and developments and also not be ignorant on the matter he wants to comment on

You have failed on all these...

Dss for what exactly?
y is d man guarded by dss as an heir ?

adamkkk:
Dss for what exactly?
y is d man guarded by dss as an heir ?

Na Vagilantee wan guide am before?


The man just dey smile. Power sweet sha

Globad:
One of the most basic requirements for a public commentator is to be current with news and developments and also not be ignorant on the matter he wants to comment on

You have failed on all these...

Leave plenty grammar.
All these men on the screen are abroad returnees and they are leaders in your region despite their sh@mful baggage including the Oluwo of Iwo land.

kingbee90:
Leave plenty grammar.
All these men on the screen are abroad returnees and they are leaders in your region despite their sh@mful baggage including the Oluwo of Iwo land.

Try and be smarter

You've deviated from the subject and badly so, while pathetically, ignorantly and unashamedly assuming my region.

Guess his age?
What's Ibadan obsession with 80's rulers?

What happened to appointing someone young like the Ooni of Ife?

Felabrity:
Guess his age?
What's Ibadan obsession with 80's rulers?

What happened to appointing someone young like the Ooni of Ife?

Who told you we appont kings in ibadan. You rise through the rank