Olubadan-In-Council have dominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubabadan of Ibandanland.

Oba Ladoja was nominated at the Council meeting held at the New Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan on Monday August 4, 2025.

Oba Ladoja was not in attendance at the meeting which had all the beaded crown High Chiefs.

The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola moved the motion which was seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole Oba Ajibola said the name of Ladoja will be forwarded to the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for approval.

Ladoja’s nomination is coming following the demise of the 43rd the Olubadan of Ibandanland, Oba Olukunlehin, who received Staff of Office as the 43rd Olubabadan, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin, who received Staff of Office as the 43rd Olubabadan on July 12, 2024 died July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. The Monarch died barely one year on the throne.

According to reports, the Ibadan Obaship system, who is the topmost Chief in the Olubadan Line of the Chieftaincy rung, is the next-in-line to succeed Oba Owolabi who descended the throne in 2024 from the Military Line of rung.