Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The approval was sequel to a meeting on Wednesday between the state government delegation and Oba Ladoja as well as members of the Olubadan Advisory Council.
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Confirming the approval, Oba Ladoja’s media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko, said the installation of the traditional ruler has been fixed for Sept. 26, at the Mapo Hall, Oja-oba, Ibadan.
NAN reports that Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State, returned to Ibadan on Monday after weeks of absence from home.
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His nomination by the Olubadan Advisory Council on Aug. 4 followed the demise of the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7.
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