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Afinju FM brings you 12 interesting things to know about the New Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.

• Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was born on Monday, 25th September, 1944.
• He holds a Chemical Engineering Degree from the University of Liege in Belgium.
• He worked with Total Energy Nigeria for 13 years.
• He was once a Director of Standard Trust Bank Limited.
• Rashidi Ladoja, as Senator, represented Oyo South Senatorial District at the Senate from 1992 to 1993, on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
• He was sworn in as Governor of Oyo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party on May 29, 2003 after defeating Alh. Lam Adesina of the Alliance for Democracy.
• On the 12th day of January 2006, he was impeached by Oyo State Legislators. The impeachment was a direct consequence of his fallout with Alh. Lamidi Adedibu, the late big man of Ibadan politics.
• Based on the decision of the Supreme Court reinstating him, Rashidi Ladoja returned to office as Governor of Oyo State on the 12th day of December 2006.
• He lost the April 11 2011 Governorship Election in Oyo State, on the platform of the Accord Party.
• Oba Ladoja, in 2017, was the only Ibadan High Chief to reject the ceremonial Beaded Crown bestowed on some Ibadan High Chiefs and Baales on August 28, 2017.
• On Monday, 12th August 2024, he accepted the ceremonial Beaded Crown from the 43rd Olubadan, the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin
• Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, becomes the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan Land.

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He was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state.

It will be recalled that Ladoja became Olubadan-designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025.

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Ladoja, who had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, is expected to be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at the historic Mapo Hall.

Source: Punch

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A government delegation reportedly met with Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-In-Council at his Bodija residence on Wednesday to finalize arrangements.

Confirming the development, Adeola Oloko, media aide to the monarch-in-waiting, told newsmen that the coronation ceremony will take place at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Recall that, Ladoja hosted the kingmakers at his residence, further solidifying his path to the throne.

With this development, Ibadanland eagerly awaits the coronation of its new monarch, a former governor of Oyo State and a highly respected political figure.

Source: Punch

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The meeting was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola.
Speaking, 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.

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

Recall that the late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025.

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90.

It was reported that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne.

The demise of Oba Olakulehin, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

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