Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja has been nominated as the new Olubadan of Ibadan land.

Ladoja was nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land by the Olubadan-In-Council on Monday, August 4th, 2025.

Speaking on the nomination, the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola said:

“We members of the Olubadan-In-Council have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.”

“We will forward the resolutions of our meeting to our Governor, Seyi Makinde. He will now pick a date to present a staff of Office to the new Olubadan.”

“The late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be buried this week. So, this week is not feasible.”

“Governor Makinde may decide to pick three weeks, two weeks or one week.”