Prominent indigenes of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have met a former governor of the state, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, over the crisis between him (Ladoja) and some High Chiefs who have been promoted to the status of Obas in the ancient city.
Prominent indigenes of Ibadan , the Oyo State capital, have met a former governor of the state, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja , over the crisis between him and some High Chiefs who have been promoted to the status of Obas in the ancient city.
gathered that Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, and other High Chiefs who are now Obas are currently at loggerheads over the Olubadan stool. The position of Olubadan of Ibadanland became vacant after the passage of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, who passed away at the age of 81. Our correspondent learnt that the next Olubadan, according to the traditional arrangement, is the Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin.
authoritatively gathered that some prominent indigenes of Ibadan on Wednesday met Ladoja and appealed to him so that the looming crisis can be averted. A source close to the former governor told on Thursday that the meeting was held at the residence of a former President of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes Chief Bode Amao on Wednesday. He added that the meeting was attended by Primate Emeritus of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Primate Sunday Ola Makinde, some registered Mogajis and other prominent indigenes of Ibadan. 'Some elders in Ibadan have met the former governor of the state, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja on Wednesday. The meeting was held to prevent the looming crisis.
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