Ladoja 2023
Ladoja says he his only interested in the Olubadan’s crown. High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, broke his silence on Wednesday on the elevation of 11 High Chiefs to the position of beaded crown Oba, stating he was not interested in any crown other than that of Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The PUNCH exclusively reported that the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, approved the promotion of 11 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown Obas, and that the installation date has been tentatively set for Friday, July 7, as stipulated in a letter sent to the governor by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.
Other High Chiefs to be elevated are Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin; Otun Balogun, Tajudeen Ajibola; Osi Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole; Osi Balogun, Lateef Adebimpe; Ashipa Olubadan, Biodun Kola-Daisi; Ashipa Balogun, Kola Adegbola; Ekerin Olubadan, Hamidu Ajibade; Ekerin Balogun, Olubunmi Isioye; Ekarun Olubadan; Bayo Akande and Ekarun Balogun, Abiodun Azeez.
“When I set out to join the race to become the Olubadan, I was focusing on how to become the Olubadan, and the only crown I want to wear is that of Olubadan of Ibadanland,” Ladoja remarked to journalists at his private mansion in Bodija, Ibadan, the state capital.
“I’m not interested in any other crown besides Olubadan of Ibadanland.”
Details to follow…