Oba Ladoja Sets For First Public Appearance Since Paasing Of Late Olubadan

 

The Olubadan-Designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, is set to make the first public appearance since the passing of Late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin.

Since the news broke out, Oba Ladoja, who was out of Ibadan had not been sighted in the public though he has been receiving visitors in his Lagos residence.

Oba Ladoja’s non-appearance in public has been generating controversies as many opined that it may be due to the ill health.

But, Newsreporter gathered that the decision not to appear in the public by Ladoja is in line with Ibadan traditions of mourning the passing of Late Oba Olakunlehin.

The source further explained that since the ascension of Olubadan stool is very clear, there is no reason for Ladoja to rush to Ibadan while still mourning the passing of the late revered traditional ruler.

According to him, the concept of “AGBOTIKUYO” has erroneously being taken out of contest, as it only originated in the warfront as Ibadan legend are known to be warlords.

“Ladoja is hale and hearty, he is currently receiving visitors in Lagos while mourning the passing of the late Olubadan.

“the passing of any Olubadan is a personal loss for every Ibadan indigene, so always is Oba Ladoja who is still in the mourning period and he will not make public appearance until the monarch is buried.

The late Oba Olakunlehin is set to buried on Friday, August 8, 2025.