Olubadan: Makinde Sets To Make History As Oyo Gov To Install Three Olubadan

 

Governor Seyi Makinde is set to make history as the first Oyo State governor to install three Olubadan of Ibadanland while in office.

The Makinde’s administration has coincided with the historical passing of three Olubadan within his six year tenure.

Makinde has already installed two Olubadan, late Oba Lekan Balogun in 2022 and Oba Owolabi Olakulehin in 2024e since he assumed office in 2019.

The Governor’s potential installation of three Olubadans will be a historic milestone in Oyo State’s history, with the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Monday, July 7, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja is set to ascend to the throne as the next Olubadan.

Meanwhile, the governor also holds the records of installing highest number of new top traditional rulers in the state including Olubadan, Alaafin of Oyo, Soun of Ogbomoso, Asigangan of Igangan, Aseyin of Iseyin, among others.