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There are indications that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will return to Ibadan by weekend.
The former governor said he would prioritise filling vacant positions in the Olubadan chieftaincy line after his enthronement as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Media aide to the monarch, Adeola Oloko, in a statement, said the ex-governor made this known while playing host to the Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, at his Lagos home on Monday.
He quoted the Olubadan-designate as saying that although he was not in Ibadan when Oba Owolabi Olakulehin joined his ancestors, he extolled the virtues of the late paramount ruler.
“I was not in Ibadan when the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin, joined his ancestors on July 7.
“Kabiyesi Olakulehin lived an impactful life and gave a good account of himself.
“There will be no delay in filling every pending vacancy in the Olubadan chieftaincy line,” Olubadan-designate said.
Oba Kola-Daisi condoled with Oba Ladoja over the passing of the 43rd Olubadan.
He used the opportunity to pledge his loyalty and support to the Olubadan-designate.
The Nation reports that Oba Olakulehin joined his ancestors at the age of 90, five days to celebrate his first coronation anniversary.
Oba Ladoja, who has been away since the demise of Oba Olakulehin, is expected back in Ibadan this weekend.
It was gathered that enthronement rite will begin after the burial ceremony of Oba Olakulehin, which has been tentatively fixed for August 8 at St. Peters Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan.
The enthronement rites will be preceded by the Olubadan Advisory Council meeting where Oba Ladoja will be nominated as successor to the throne by Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeed Ajibola, to be seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole.
Oba Ladoja’s nomination will be forwarded to Governor Seyi Makinde for approval, after which the traditional rites will start.
The date of the coronation of the new Olubadan is expected to be announced after the final burial of Oba Olakulehin. (THE NATION)
