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‎Makinde Set To Make History As First Governor To Install Three Olubadan

‎Governor Seyi Makinde is set to make history as the first governor to install three Olubadan of Ibadanland.

‎Following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Monday, July 7, High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja is set to ascend to the throne as the next Olubadan.

‎Governor Makinde has already installed two Olubadans since he assumed office in 2019.

‎The late Oba Lekan Balogun and Oba Owolabi Olakulehin were both crowned by Governor Makinde.

‎With Ladoja’s impending installation, Makinde will break new ground in the state’s history.

‎Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential installation of three Olubadans will be a historic milestone in Oyo State’s history. With Ladoja set to become the new Olubadan.

‎Ladoja, a seasoned politician and businessman, served as the Governor of Oyo State from 2003 to 2006.

‎He was crowned as the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland in August 2024, marking the resolution of long-standing controversies regarding his acceptance of the chieftaincy title.

‎The Olubadan throne operates on a unique rotational system, alternating between the civil (Baale/Otun) and military (Balogun) lines.

‎Chiefs ascend through ranks in these lines until they reach the position of Otun Olubadan or Balogun of Ibadanland, making them eligible to become the Olubadan.


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