Mounting Expectations For Ladoja To Embrace Beaded Crown

Mounting Expectations For Ladoja To Embrace Beaded Crown

According to the Nigerian Tribune, the recent developments aim to ease the escalating tensions over succession and chieftaincy titles in Ibadan……. CONTINUE READING 

The renewed pressure stems from the actions of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who had bestowed crowns upon certain members of the Olubadan Advisory Council.

Chief Ladoja notably declined this offer, asserting his sole acceptance of the Olubadan of Ibadanland crown.

His refusal prompted a legal challenge which he later withdrew to facilitate the installation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Despite these efforts, the issue remains unresolved, compounded by the recent issuance of a new gazette by the Oyo State Government.

This gazette modifies aspects of the Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration, stipulating that only crowned Obas are legitimate successors to the Olubadan throne.

State Commissioner of Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has publicly refuted assertions that the reform targets Ladoja specifically.

Nevertheless, stakeholders emphasize that Ladoja’s acceptance of the beaded crown is crucial to ensuring a smooth succession process for selecting the Olubadan and alleviating tensions surrounding the issue.